Description
Stick of butter rice delivers creamy comfort straight from Southern kitchens. Home cooks appreciate this simple side dish that brings rich flavor to family meals with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 10 ounces (283 grams) beef broth
- 10 ounces (283 grams) condensed French onion soup
Butter:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, thinly sliced
Extras:
(No additional extras)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 425°F and lightly coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Pour long grain white rice into the prepared dish, then gently add beef broth and French onion soup, mixing thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Carefully arrange thin slices of unsalted butter across the rice mixture’s surface, creating an even layer.
- Tightly cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to trap moisture and prevent excessive evaporation.
- Transfer the covered dish to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, maintaining a consistent temperature.
- Remove the foil and return the dish to the oven, continuing to bake for an additional 30 minutes until rice reaches a tender consistency and liquid is absorbed.
- Once cooking is complete, remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to settle and rice to achieve optimal texture.
- Serve immediately while warm, ensuring each portion contains a delicate blend of rice, broth, and buttery richness.
Notes
- For a lighter version, swap beef broth with low-sodium vegetable broth to reduce calories and make the dish vegetarian-friendly.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme or rosemary sprinkled on top before baking to enhance the rice’s flavor profile.
- Ensure the butter is evenly distributed across the rice surface for consistent richness and prevents any dry patches during baking.
- Consider using brown rice for a more nutritious alternative, but adjust liquid quantities and baking time accordingly to achieve perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg