Rice Dressing

Submitted By: Ila T. Thomas

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups herb-seasoned croutons
• 1 package Uncle Ben’s white and wild rice
• 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
• 1 package slivered almonds

Instructions

Prepare rice according to package directions, leaving out the seasoning packet. Set aside to cool.
Sauté celery and onions in butter until tender. Combine with croutons, prepared rice, water chestnuts, poultry seasoning, and almonds in a large bowl. Mix well.
Press into covered casserole dish. Bake, centered in 325° oven, until lightly browned, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours.