This Stick of Butter Rice recipe combines French Onion Soup, beef broth, and a whole stick of butter for a rich and savory flavor that’s hard to resist. One bite and your family will fall in love this staple side dish!
Our easy Stick of Butter Rice recipe is a completely foolproof and low maintenance way to make fluffy, flavorful, soft rice. Serve it as a side dish with dinner or make it a complete meal by adding beef or chicken and veggies, there’s nothing more satisfying and comforting than carby long grain rice.
Who knew an entire stick of butter could elevate a bland white rice dish into a rich side? But when you also fill it with the flavor of French onion soup and beef broth, the baked rice absorbs the liquid and so you’re left with light, soft, tender long grains.
This buttered rice recipe couldn’t be any more straightforward: simply combine all ingredients in a single baking pan and let it cook like a casserole in the oven. So simple!
Why We Love Stick of Butter Rice With Beef Broth Recipes
- Quick and easy to prepare in 10 minutes.
- Uses only 4 ingredients plus optional seasoning.
- Buttery rice recipe easily doubles to feed a hungry crowd and is freezer friendly for serving leftovers at a later date.
- Rich, flavorful side to serve with most main dishes but can also be bulked up with protein and veggies and served as a complete meal.
- Bakes in the oven without breaking out the rice cooker, crock pot, slow cooker, or instant pot.
Stick of Butter Rice Ingredients
- Long grain white rice: Do not use instant white rice for this recipe.
- French onion soup
- Beef broth: Feel free to use low sodium condensed beef broth soup or beef consomme soup.
- Unsalted butter
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Additions
- Grab A Garnish: While the recipe calls for fresh parsley as a garnish, you can experiment with other fresh herbs like chives or cilantro.
- Add Vitamins With Veggies: You can add vegetables like peas, sliced mushrooms, sautéed onions for added taste, texture, and a healthy dose of vitamins.
- Swap The Beef Broth Soup: You can swap the beef broth with beef stock, condensed French onion soup, or beef consommé soup.
How to Make Stick of Butter Rice
- Add the uncooked white rice to the baking dish and sprinkle with French onion soup mix. Pour the beef broth on top followed by the melted butter.
- Season And Stir: Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine all ingredients.
- Bake: Cover with aluminum foil bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake it uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
Pro Tip: This will allow the top to get a bit crispy and golden while still absorbing those delightful flavors. - Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and fluff with a fork before serving. Enjoy!
Tips For Making The Best Stick of Butter Rice
- Before using the uncooked white rice, it’s a good idea to rinse it under cold water to remove excess starch. This will help ensure the rice cooks up light and fluffy.
- The seasoning in this recipe can be adjusted to suit your taste.
- Ovens can vary, so be sure to check the rice for doneness. It should be tender and have absorbed the liquids. If needed, you can bake for a few extra minutes if the rice is still slightly firm.
- Feel free to substitute chicken broth or even vegetable broth in this recipe. It will change the flavor but will still be delicious.
How to Store Stick of Butter Rice
- To Store: Leftover rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: You can freeze this rice dish in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: Reheat the rice in the microwave or on the stovetop with a bit of extra broth to keep it from drying out. Frozen rice can be reheated in the oven or microwave. Sprinkle a little extra beef broth or water over the top to keep the rice moist.
What To Serve With Stick of Butter Rice
This rice pairs perfectly with various proteins, including roasted or grilled meats. This dish is delicious when served with chicken, beef, or pork. It’s also a great side for main meals made with rich gravies or sauces.
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Stick of Butter Rice
Serves — 4
Try this Stick of Butter Rice recipe, where French Onion Soup, beef broth, and a full stick of butter meld together for a rich, irresistible flavor. Once you taste it, your family will crave this delicious side dish every time!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1½ cups white rice uncooked
- 1 packagae (2oz) French Onion Soup
- 1¾ cups Beef Broth
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Take an 9×13 baking dish and add the uncooked white rice to it. Sprinkle the entire package of French Onion Soup over the rice.1½ cups white rice, 1 packagae (2oz) French Onion Soup
- Pour the beef broth over the rice and soup mix. Pour the melted butter evenly on the rice.1¾ cups Beef Broth, ½ cup unsalted butter
- Season the dish with salt and black pepper. You can adjust the seasoning to your taste if needed.½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Gently stir all the ingredients in the baking dish to combine them. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil from the dish. This will allow the top to get a bit crispy and golden while still absorbing those delightful flavors. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, uncovered.
- Once the Stick of Butter Rice is done baking, remove it from the oven. Garnish it with fresh parsley. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving to ensure it's light and fluffy.Fresh parsley for garnish
- Serve this side dish alongside your favorite main course.
Jenn’s Notes
Storage:
- To Store: Leftover rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: You can freeze this rice dish in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: Reheat the rice in the microwave or on the stovetop with a bit of extra broth to keep it from drying out. Frozen rice can be reheated in the oven or microwave. Sprinkle a little extra beef broth or water over the top to keep the rice moist.
- Before using the uncooked white rice, it’s a good idea to rinse it under cold water to remove excess starch. This will help ensure the rice cooks up light and fluffy.
- The seasoning in this recipe can be adjusted to suit your taste.
- Ovens can vary, so be sure to check the rice for doneness. It should be tender and have absorbed the liquids. If needed, you can bake for a few extra minutes if the rice is still slightly firm.
- Feel free to substitute chicken broth or even vegetable broth in this recipe. It will change the flavor but will still be delicious.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 708mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 710IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
