Description
Creamy butter stick baked rice delivers comfort straight from Southern kitchens, promising rich flavor in every golden spoonful. Melted butter melds with fluffy grains, creating an irresistible side dish that beckons you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 (10 ounces / 283 grams) can French onion soup
- 1 (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) can beef broth
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare a baking dish by selecting an 8×8-inch or 2-quart ceramic vessel suitable for oven use.
- Pour rice into the dish, ensuring an even base layer across the bottom.
- Carefully drizzle French onion soup and beef broth over the rice, creating a uniform liquid distribution.
- Strategically arrange butter slices across the rice surface, allowing them to melt and infuse flavor during cooking.
- Shield the dish completely with aluminum foil, creating a tight seal to trap moisture.
- Position the covered dish in a preheated oven at 425F (220C) for precise 30-minute initial cooking.
- After initial cooking, carefully remove the foil to allow rice edges to crisp and liquid to further reduce.
- Return uncovered dish to the oven for an additional 30 minutes, monitoring for golden-brown surface development.
- Extract the rice from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to stabilize internal temperature.
- Gently separate rice grains using a fork, creating a light, fluffy texture before serving.
Notes
- Opt for long-grain white rice to ensure the best texture and prevent mushy results.
- Experiment with different broths like chicken or vegetable for varied flavor profiles while maintaining the dish’s creamy consistency.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley after baking to brighten the rich, savory flavors and introduce a fresh element.
- Consider reducing butter to half a stick for a lighter version without compromising the dish’s signature creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg