Description
Stick of Butter Rice is a comforting baked rice dish made with butter, condensed French onion soup, and beef broth soup. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients and baking to create a rich, flavorful side dish with tender, flavorful rice and a slightly caramelized top.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 stick butter (½ cup)
- 1 can condensed French onion soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 can condensed beef broth soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup white rice (rinsed, not instant)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the rice dish evenly.
- Prepare baking dish: Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent the rice from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- Rinse rice: Rinse the white rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch and help the rice cook fluffy.
- Place rice in dish: Spread the rinsed rice evenly in the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer for uniform cooking.
- Add soups: Pour both the condensed French onion soup and condensed beef broth soup evenly over the rice to add flavor and moisture.
- Stir: Gently stir the rice and soups together using a mixing spoon to combine without breaking the rice grains.
- Add butter: Place the stick of butter on top of the mixture, allowing it to melt during baking and enrich the dish with buttery flavor.
- Cover and bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, enabling the rice to absorb the flavors and cook through.
- Remove foil and stir: Carefully remove the foil, stir the rice gently to redistribute moisture, and continue baking uncovered for an additional 30 minutes until the rice is tender and the top is slightly caramelized.
- Final stir and serve: Stir the baked rice one last time and serve hot, enjoying the savory, buttery richness of the dish.
Notes
- Make sure to rinse the rice thoroughly for fluffy results.
- Covering the dish during the first half of baking traps steam to cook the rice evenly.
- The stick of butter melts into the rice, giving it rich flavor and a moist texture.
- If you prefer a crispier top, you can broil the dish for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Use a medium-sized baking dish for even cooking.
