Oven-Baked Rice
Elevate your traditional rice dish with this effortless Oven-Baked Rice recipe, ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Featuring perfectly cooked long-grain white rice infused with buttery richness and a hint of seasoning, this dish is a dream in both flavor and texture. Prepared in an oven-safe baking dish with minimal prep time, the rice comes out consistently fluffy and evenly cooked, avoiding the guesswork of stovetop methods. Add a subtle aromatic note with an optional bay leaf or sprinkle in black pepper for a peppery kick. With just 5 minutes of prep and a hands-off baking process, this side dish is easily customizable and pairs beautifully with roasted meats, savory stews, or fresh vegetables. Discover how this foolproof technique transforms rice into a comforting, crowd-pleasing staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Long-grain white rice
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (optional)
- 1 whole Bay leaf (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain thoroughly.
In an oven-safe baking dish, spread the rinsed rice evenly over the bottom.
Combine water, butter, salt, and optional black pepper in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is just about to boil.
Pour the hot liquid mixture evenly over the rice in the baking dish.
Add the optional bay leaf into the dish, giving it a very gentle stir to distribute.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil or a tight-fitting lid to ensure no steam escapes.
Place the covered dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes.
After 25 minutes, remove the baking dish from the oven and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.
Remove the foil or lid, discard the bay leaf if used, and fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.7 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1344 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 90 mg | 2% | |
*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.
