1 pkg. (6 oz.) long grain & wild rice mix
1/4 c. butter
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 lb. mild or hot bulk pork sausage, cooked & crumbled
1 box (6 oz.) stuffing croutons (plain - no seasoning)
1 can (2 oz.) mushroom stems & pieces
2 eggs, beaten
3 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
1/4 tsp. seasoned pepper
Poultry seasoning to taste

Cook rice mix according to package directions. Set aside. in a skillet, melt butter. Saute onion and celery until tender. Combine all remaining ingredients and place in a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Yield: 8 to 10 servings (or enough to stuff 12 pound turkey, if desired).