Oven Baked Rice

Baked Rice is a tried and true, easy method for getting fluffy, perfectly cooked rice. This pantry staple side dish is hassle free and doesn't leave a sticky mess on the stovetop.

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Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings: cups

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

2 cups long grain rice I prefer Uncle Ben's
3 1/2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.
Place uncooked rice and butter in an oven proof baking dish with a tight fitting lid.
Bring water/broth to a boil in a separate dish.
Gently pour boiling water over rice.
Stir to make sure the rice is evenly coated in the water and all the clumps are broken up.
Cover tightly with lid (Add a layer of foil if needed).
Bake for 20 minutes or until light and fluffy. Enjoy!

Notes

When you bake rice in the oven, here are some tips to get the best rice!
Preheat the oven – start with a ready oven so cooking times are correct.
Boil the water – Make sure the water is boiling before adding to the rice so the cooking process starts right away.
Seal the baking dish – Keeping the steam in the dish is key or the water will evaporate before the rice finishes cooking. Adding a layer of aluminum foil under the lid will help keep steam from escaping if you have a loose lid.

{Originally published 06/09/20 - photos and recipe notes updated 04/27/23 to improve reader experience.}

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