Fruity Wild Rice Dressing

• 1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend
• 6 cups ciabatta, cubed
• 1 lb pork sausage, cooked and drained (I use mild as the stronger sausage tends to overpower the fruit)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 5 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 13 cup butter
• 1 cup dried apricot, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 12 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 12 cups chicken broth

1. Prepare rice according to directions; once the rice is done, place it in a large bowl and fluff with a fork, then set aside.
2. Toast breadcrumbs in a single layer on a baking sheet at 325 degrees for approximately 20 minutes; remove from oven and set aside.
3. Saute' onion and celery in a large skillet with butter until tender.
4. In a very large bowl, combine the rice, bread cubes, celery, onion and sausage, fruit, parsley, salt, and pepper and mix well.
5. Slowly pour the chicken broth over the dressing and toss well.
6. Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 3 quart baking dish and bake, covered, for 20 minutes at 375 degrees.
7. Uncover and bake an additional 25-30 minutes until lightly brown.

long grain, pork sausage, onion, celery, butter, dried apricot, cherries, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, chicken broth

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fruity-wild-rice-dressing-193275 (may not work)