Butter Baked Rice Oamc
Elevate your meal prep game with Butter Baked Rice OAMC (Once-A-Month Cooking), a delicious, freezer-friendly side dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This easy-to-make recipe combines the comforting flavors of fluffy, oven-baked long-grain white rice infused with savory chicken broth, creamy unsalted butter, and aromatic garlic and onion. A quick 10-minute prep time and a single baking dish make it a hassle-free option, while the rich, buttery finish and optional parsley garnish create an irresistible crowd-pleaser. Whether served as a cozy side for roasted meats or portioned and frozen for future meals, this dish is a true timesaver that doesn't compromise on flavor. Keywords: Butter Baked Rice, meal prep rice dish, freezer-friendly side, Once-A-Month Cooking, baked rice recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional, for garnish) parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well and set aside.
In a large oven-safe baking dish, combine the rinsed rice, chicken broth, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
Slice the butter into small pieces and evenly distribute it on top of the rice mixture.
Season with salt and black pepper, stirring gently to distribute the seasonings.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to seal in the steam during cooking.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil, give the rice a quick stir, and return to the oven. Bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes or until the rice is tender and fully cooked.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and sprinkle parsley over the top for garnish, if using.
Serve warm, or allow it to cool completely before portioning into airtight containers for freezing or meal prep.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1075 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 4600 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.5 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.0 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1297 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
