Description
This Stick of Butter Rice recipe is a simple, comforting baked rice dish infused with rich flavors from condensed French onion soup and beef broth soup, enriched by a whole stick of butter. Perfectly cooked in the oven, it delivers fluffy, savory rice with a slightly caramelized top that’s easy to prepare and great as a hearty side or main.
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) ensuring it reaches the right temperature for baking the rice.
- Prepare baking dish: Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking and allow for easy cleanup.
- Rinse rice: Rinse the white rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch to ensure fluffier cooked rice.
- Place rice in dish: Spread the rinsed rice evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Add soups: Pour both the condensed French onion soup and the condensed beef broth soup evenly over the rice in the dish.
- Stir: Using a mixing spoon, gently stir the rice and soups together to combine the flavors without breaking the rice grains.
- Add butter: Place the whole stick of butter on top of the rice and soup mixture, which will melt into the rice during baking adding richness.
- Cover and bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the flavors and cook through.
- Remove foil and stir: Carefully remove the foil, gently stir the rice to redistribute moisture, then continue baking uncovered for another 30 minutes until the rice is tender and slightly caramelized on top.
- Final stir and serve: Stir the baked rice one last time before serving hot to enjoy its savory, buttery flavor.
Notes
- Rinsing the rice is important to prevent it from becoming too sticky.
- Do not use instant rice as it will not hold up well in this baking method.
- Covering the rice initially traps steam and helps cook the rice evenly.
- Removing the foil for the second half of baking helps create a slightly caramelized, flavorful top layer.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
