Description
This Stick of Butter Rice Recipe is a comforting and flavorful baked rice dish, combining the richness of butter with the savory depth of condensed French onion and beef broth soups. Baked to perfection with a tender, slightly caramelized top, this dish makes a delicious and easy side or main course that serves four.
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 right temperature for baking the rice mixture.
- Prepare baking dish: Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick spray, which will prevent the rice from sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Rinse rice: Rinse the white rice thoroughly with cold water until the water runs clear; this removes excess starch and helps keep the rice fluffy after baking.
- Place rice in dish: Evenly spread the rinsed rice in the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer for uniform cooking.
- Add soups: Pour both the condensed French onion soup and the condensed beef broth soup evenly over the rice, distributing the flavors throughout.
- Stir: Gently stir the rice and soup mixture with a spoon to combine them without breaking the grains of rice.
- Add butter: Place 1 stick (½ cup) of butter on top of the rice and soup mixture; it will melt during baking, imparting rich buttery flavor.
- Cover and bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the liquids and cook through.
- Remove foil and stir: Carefully remove the foil, stir the rice gently to redistribute moisture and flavors, then return to the oven uncovered.
- Continue baking: Bake uncovered for another 30 minutes until the rice is tender and the top has a slight caramelized texture.
- Final stir and serve: Stir the baked rice once more before serving it hot, enjoying its creamy, savory, and buttery goodness.
Notes
- Rinsing the rice is important to get fluffy rather than sticky rice.
- Covering the dish tightly during the first bake helps trap steam to cook the rice thoroughly.
- Uncovering during the last 30 minutes lets the top layer caramelize slightly for added texture and flavor.
- You can substitute with low-sodium soups for a healthier version.
- This recipe pairs well with roasted meats or a fresh green salad.
