Description
This Stick of Butter Rice recipe is a comforting and flavorful oven-baked rice dish enhanced with French onion soup, beef consommé, and a generous stick of butter. It’s an easy, hearty side dish perfect for meat lovers and pairs well with a variety of main courses. Optional mushrooms add an earthy note, making this recipe versatile and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Mixture
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed French onion soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed beef consommé
Butter
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, sliced into pieces
Optional
- Sliced mushrooms for added flavor (about 1 cup sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a 9×9 inch baking dish, mix the rice, French onion soup, and beef consommé thoroughly for an even flavor base.
- Add Butter: Distribute slices of unsalted butter evenly on top of the rice mixture to ensure the buttery richness permeates the dish.
- Add Mushrooms (Optional): If desired, sprinkle sliced mushrooms over the top to introduce an earthy depth to the dish.
- Cover and Seal: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil, sealing the edges well to trap steam and moisture for even cooking.
- Bake: Place the covered dish in the oven and bake for 1 hour, allowing the rice to absorb the broth and butter melt into the grains.
- Check Doneness: Remove foil and check if rice is tender and liquid fully absorbed; bake a little longer if necessary.
- Stir and Serve: Gently stir the rice to distribute the buttery sauce evenly, then serve hot to enjoy the rich and comforting flavors.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to better control the saltiness of the dish, as the soups are already salty.
- Long-grain white rice is preferred for its fluffy texture, but you can experiment with jasmine or basmati.
- Adding sliced mushrooms brings extra umami but can be omitted for simplicity.
- Cover tightly with foil to prevent moisture loss for perfectly cooked rice.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth and use vegetable-based soups.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: butter rice, baked rice, French onion soup rice, beef consommé rice, easy side dish, oven-baked rice
