Rice Cooker Bacon and Onion Rice
Transform your weeknight meals with this hearty and flavorful Rice Cooker Bacon and Onion Rice, a simple yet indulgent dish perfect for busy schedules. This recipe combines the smoky richness of crispy bacon with the sweetness of sautéed onions and garlic, all infused into tender white rice cooked to perfection in your rice cooker. A splash of soy sauce and a touch of butter elevate the dish with umami depth, while optional green onion garnishes add a fresh, vibrant finish. With minimal prep and clean-up, this one-pot wonder is an effortless way to serve up a comforting side or a satisfying main course. Perfect for bacon lovers and rice enthusiasts alike, this versatile recipe is your go-to for quick, crowd-pleasing meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Uncooked white rice
- 2 cups Water
- 4 slices Bacon
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the uncooked white rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside to drain.
Chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces and dice the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the green onions if using for garnish.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
Add the diced onion to the bacon fat in the skillet and sauté over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Transfer the cooked onion and garlic mixture, along with the crispy bacon, to the inner pot of your rice cooker.
Add the rinsed rice, water, soy sauce, butter, salt, and black pepper to the rice cooker. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Close the rice cooker lid and set it to the standard cooking cycle for white rice. Let the rice cooker finish its cycle, allowing all the flavors to meld together.
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it gently with a spatula or fork. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or soy sauce if needed.
Serve the Bacon and Onion Rice warm, garnished with sliced green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.6 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2987 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 336.8 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 44.5 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1072 mg | 23% | |
*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.
