🧈🍚 Stick of Butter Rice (Buttery Baked Rice)
Stick of Butter Rice is a classic comfort side dish made with long-grain rice, rich butter, savory broth, and onion soup mix. It’s incredibly easy to prepare, requiring minimal effort while delivering a deep, buttery, flavorful result. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, potlucks, and weeknight meals.
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⏱️ Time
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Bake Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: About 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings: 6–8
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) beef consommé
- 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, sliced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Dish
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread uncooked rice evenly in the dish.
2. Add Ingredients
- Pour beef consommé and French onion soup over the rice.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper.
- Place slices of butter evenly across the top.
Do not stir. The rice cooks perfectly as the flavors soak in.
3. Bake
- Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until rice is tender and buttery.
4. Serve
Fluff gently with a fork and garnish with parsley if desired.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Pairs beautifully with:
- 🥩 Steak
- 🍗 Roast chicken
- 🍖 Meatloaf
- 🐖 Pork chops
- 🍤 Grilled shrimp
- 🥦 Roasted vegetables
- 🥗 Fresh salad
💡 Tips & Variations
- Add sliced mushrooms for an earthy flavor.
- Stir in cooked shredded chicken to make it a complete meal.
- Add cheddar cheese for a creamy cheesy version.
- Use chicken broth instead of beef consommé for a lighter taste.
- Add toasted almonds or pecans for extra texture.
- For a richer flavor, use salted butter.
🧊 Storage
- Refrigerator: Store covered for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat with a splash of broth or water to restore moisture.
🍴 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fat: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
Stick of Butter Rice is a simple Southern-style favorite—fluffy rice infused with buttery richness and savory onion flavor, making it the perfect side dish for almost any meal. 🧈✨