Flavorful Rice Dressing recipe

8 servings

7 slices day-old bread, torn

1 cup torn corn bread

2/3 cup hot water

1/2 cup thinly sliced celery

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup firmly packed sliced fresh spinach

1 cup cooked long-grain rice

1/2 cup cooked wild rice

1/2 cup orange juice

1 egg, beaten

2 teaspoons rubbed sage

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a large bowl, lightly toss bread and water.

In a skillet, saute celery, onion and mushrooms in oil until tender, stirring constantly.

Stir into bread mixture.

Add remaining ingredients; mix well.

Place in a 2-qt.

baking dish.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.