1 (6 oz.) pkg. UNCLE BEN'S® long grain and wild rice mix
1 lb. bulk sausage
1 1/2 c. sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. bias cut celery
1 (8 oz.) pkg. herb seasoned stuffing mix
1/2 c. fresh snipped parsley
1/2 to 1 tsp. poultry seasoning

Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile brown sausage (partially) in large skillet. Drain off all but about 2 tbsp. fat. Add mushrooms, onion and celery to sausage. Saute until celery is crispy tender.

Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. In large bowl combine stuffing mix, rice mix, sausage mixture, parsley and seasoning. Toss to combine. Use to stuff a 14-16 pound turkey or goose or turn into 2 greased 1 1/2 quart casseroles. Bake at 325 degrees during last hour of roasting time. Yields 12 cups. Can add the cooked and ground up giblets and omit mushrooms.