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Stick of Butter Baked Rice Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Stick of Butter Baked Rice recipe delivers rich, buttery, and perfectly tender long-grain white rice baked slowly in the oven. The combination of chicken broth, water, and a whole stick of butter infuses the rice with savory flavor and a creamy texture, enhanced by garlic and onion powders. Easy to prepare and requiring minimal hands-on time, this comforting side dish is perfect for family dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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Rice and Liquids

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Butter and Seasonings

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature before baking the rice.
  2. Prepare the Baking Dish: In a 9×9-inch baking dish, spread the uncooked rice evenly across the bottom to create an even layer.
  3. Add the Butter: Cut the stick of butter into smaller pieces and distribute them evenly on top of the rice to allow melting and flavor infusion during baking.
  4. Add Broth and Water: Pour the chicken broth and water over the rice and butter mixture. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, then gently stir to incorporate the seasonings without disturbing the rice layer too much.
  5. Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid and cook thoroughly.
  6. Fluff and Serve: Carefully remove the foil, fluff the cooked rice with a fork to separate the grains, then serve warm as a delicious side dish.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
  • Adjust salt according to the sodium content of the broth used.
  • Try adding chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme after baking for added freshness.
  • Make sure to cover the dish tightly with foil to prevent steam from escaping.
  • Caution when removing foil as hot steam can escape.

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