Creamy Buttered Rice Bake

Creamy Buttered Rice Bake offers a delightful combination of rice baked with French Onion Soup, beef consommé, and a generous portion of butter, creating a flavorful and effortlessly prepared side dish. For another tantalizing option, explore my recipe for Texas Roadhouse Seasoned Rice.

I’m sure the name of this dish gives it away – you’ll need a stick of butter to achieve its rich flavor. Alongside just three other ingredients, you can whip up this delectable side dish, letting it bake in the oven while you focus on the main course. The resulting rice dish is reminiscent of the classic Rice a Roni, but with a homemade touch.

Ingredients for Creamy Buttered Rice Bake

• Rice: Opt for long-grained white rice, such as jasmine or basmati, which offers better separation compared to medium or short-grained varieties.
• French Onion Soup: Utilize a can of condensed French onion soup to infuse the dish with savory flavor.
• Beef Consommé: Condensed beef consommé provides a robust, concentrated beef flavor. In a pinch, beef broth or beef stock can be substituted.
• Butter: Incorporate one stick of butter, sliced into nine equal-sized pats. Distribute the butter evenly over the rice mixture in a 3×3 pattern for optimal flavor dispersion.

How to Prepare Creamy Buttered Rice Bake

This side dish is simple to make, requiring only about an hour in the oven. To prepare, combine the uncooked rice, condensed French onion soup, and beef consommé in a 9×9-inch baking dish. Stir well to ensure even distribution. Arrange the nine pats of butter on top of the mixture in a 3×3 pattern.

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake at 425°F (218°C) for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and tender.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (190 grams) long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 1 can (10.5 ounces / 300 grams) French onion soup
• 1 can (10.5 ounces / 300 grams) beef consommé
• ½ cup (1 stick or 115 grams) butter, sliced into 9 equal-sized pats

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In the prepared baking dish, combine the uncooked rice, French onion soup, and beef consommé. Stir until well combined.
3. Arrange the pats of butter evenly over the rice mixture.
4. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
5. Remove the foil and continue baking, uncovered, for another 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and tender.
6. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
7. Enjoy the creamy, buttery goodness of this delightful rice bake as a perfect accompaniment to your favorite main dishes!