Sausage Casserole

Sausage Casserole:

2 c boiling water
2/3 c uncooked wild rice (box mix)
3 T olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 lb hot sausage
1 can chicken rice soup
1/2 c water
1 c mushrooms, sliced
1/2 c dried cranberries or craisins
1/2 t garlic powder
1/2 t celery salt
1/2 t pepper
1/2 t onion powder
1/2 t paprika

Pour the boiling water over wild rice, cover and let stand for 15 minutes then drain. Saute the onion in the oil and set aside. Brown the sausage then add the onions. Mix in the remaining ingredients, including rice.

Bake, covered at 325* for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Makes about 6 servings.

Can be frozen. From frozen state: bake for at least 2 hours.