Description
Savory stick of butter rice elevates ordinary side dishes with rich, creamy goodness. Melted butter and perfectly cooked grains create a simple yet luxurious companion to any main course you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can condensed French onion soup
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can beef broth
Butter:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, sliced into pats
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious baking vessel and set the oven temperature to a robust 425F (220C), ensuring an ideal cooking environment for the rice medley.
- Transfer uncooked rice into the baking dish, creating a foundation layer that will absorb the rich, savory liquid essences of French onion soup and hearty beef broth.
- Gently intermingle the rice with the liquid components, creating a uniform mixture that promises deep, complex flavor profiles.
- Strategically position butter slices across the surface of the rice mixture, allowing them to melt and infuse the entire dish with a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Shield the baking dish completely with aluminum foil, creating a sealed environment that will help steam and cook the rice evenly.
- Slide the covered dish into the preheated oven and allow it to transform for a precise 30-minute duration, enabling the rice to absorb the flavorful liquids.
- Carefully remove the foil, exposing the developing rice dish to direct heat, which will help create a slightly crisp exterior and complete the cooking process.
- Continue baking for an additional half-hour, monitoring the rice’s tenderness and ensuring all liquid has been completely absorbed.
- Remove from the oven and let the rice rest momentarily before gently separating the grains with a fork, releasing aromatic steam and preparing for serving.
- Present the rice immediately, showcasing its golden-brown edges and inviting texture as a delectable accompaniment to your meal.
Notes
- Choose low-sodium broth to control salt levels and create a lighter version of the dish.
- Swap beef broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian-friendly alternative that maintains rich flavor complexity.
- Experiment with different butter types like salted, unsalted, or even herb-infused butter to customize taste profiles.
- Replace white rice with brown rice for added nutritional value, though cooking time might need slight adjustment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg