Stick of Butter Rice

This stick of butter rice is a creamy, dreamy way to cook rice. It's made with a savory broth base, long-grain rice, and a smooth melted butter sauce. Every bite of the fluffy rice has a buttery flavor you won't be able to get enough of! 

The Best Stick of Butter Rice

This stick of butter rice is guaranteed to be a hundred times more delicious than any other rice recipe you've made before.

This butter rice recipe combines a creamy onion soup and beef broth mix with a dash of soy sauce and, of course, butter! The rice is then cooked into this deliciously savory combination and soaks up every flavor possible.

The butter rice stick turns out super fluffy and tender with a crazy addictive flavor you just can't get in any other recipe. 

It's a versatile and easy side dish recipe perfect for practically any meal. You can serve it with things like this parmesan crusted chicken with mayo or Southern meatloaf with these sour cream biscuits for a decadent meal everyone will love. Honestly, it's so darn good you'll want to eat this stick of butter rice as your main meal! 

Why This Recipe Works

5 simple ingredients. Seriously, that's all you need to make this stick of butter rice! You might even have a few in your pantry already.

Quick and easy. All you have to do for this butter rice recipe is combine the ingredients, top with butter, and bake. It's easy as 1, 2, 3. Seriously, there are only three steps to follow, and it takes minutes to prepare!

No rice cooker is needed. Instead of using a rice cooker, this recipe makes baked rice. So, if you have an oven, you can make this recipe!

Reliable recipe. This flavorful rice recipe makes perfectly cooked butter rice every time. It's just perfect, and everyone who tries it will be obsessed!  

Ingredients

I just mentioned you only need a handful of really basic ingredients to make stick of butter rice, and those ingredients are:

• 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 3 cups beef broth
• ½ cup butter
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 can condensed French onion soup

How To Make Stick of Butter Rice

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly butter an 8x8 inch baking dish or spray it with cooking spray.

2. Combine ingredients: Add the uncooked rice, beef broth, condensed French onion soup, and soy sauce into the prepared baking dish and stir to combine everything. Top the rice mixture with small pieces of butter evenly distributed on top.

3. Bake: Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking, uncovered for 30 more minutes or until the rice is cooked. Once the time is up, remove the rice from the oven and fluff it with a fork. Serve warm and enjoy! 

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Substitute beef broth with chicken broth or vegetable broth.
• Use a can of beef consommé instead of broth for an even richer flavor.
• Substitute long-grained white rice with brown rice or wild rice.
• Add fresh sliced mushrooms to the rice mixture for another flavor element.
• Feel free to use salted butter or unsalted butter, depending on your taste preference.

How To Store Stick of Butter Rice

In the fridge: If you have any leftover buttery rice, transfer it to an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for 3-5 days.

In the freezer: Store the buttered rice in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 6 months.

Reheating: Put the rice leftovers in a pan on the stove over medium-low heat. Add about a tablespoon of water and reheat, stirring, until heated through.

FAQs About This Stick of Butter Rice Recipe

Why do people put butter in rice?

Adding butter to rice either before or after the cooking process makes the rice that much more buttery and rich. It enhances the flavor and texture, making for a more delicious rice.

Does butter make rice less sticky?

Yes! You can add butter to rice to keep it from sticking to the pot and clumping together. Either cook the rice with butter or add a few cubes of butter to the hot cooked rice and mix.

What can I serve with stick of butter rice?

It's delicious with these panko breaded pork chops, baked beans with ground beef, and corn casserole with cream cheese.

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