Stick of butter rice is made with rice, butter, beef consommé, and French onion soup to create a rich, buttery, flavorful side dish.
It is a dump and bake recipe that is so easy, you can't mess it up!It turns out incredibly delicious. Your friends and family will be going back for seconds.
"Made as written, adding sautéed mushrooms and worcestershire sauce. It's literally the best rice I've ever had. My picky six year old not only said the same, but was actually eating the mushrooms! This will go on rotation from now on. Thanks for sharing!"
★★★★★-Amy
Stick of butter rice is a popular side dish in the South.
It is also called "Southern Brown Rice, Church Lady Rice, Beef Consommé Rice, French Onion Rice, and French Onion Baked Rice."
Because it uses an entire stick of butter, we called it "Stick of Butter Rice."
The beef and butter flavors make the rice rich and creamy. The baked rice pairs perfectly with chicken, pork, or beef. It is delicious side dish for potlucks, cookouts, holiday dinners, and family dinners.
My friends and family go crazy over this recipe. I hope you love it as much as we do! Enjoy! Xoxo ~Katie.
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Ingredient notes and substitutions
You will need the following ingredients to make stick of butter rice.
- white rice- Do not use brown rice or Instant rice.
- French Onion soup-Use condensed canned French onion soup. Do not substitute with the dry onion soup mix. If you don't like onions, substitute with additional beef consommé.
- Beef Consommé soup- Beef consommé soup is thicker and richer than beef broth. You can substitute with beef broth, but I recommend using the consommé.
- butter- Use the whole stick of butter, do not skimp! Do not substitute with margarine.
Steps to make
Follow these simple steps to make stick of butter rice.
- Add rice to a greased 9x13 baking dish.
- Pour beef consommé over the rice.
- Add French onion soup.
- Add sliced butter on top of the rice. (Some people add the whole stick and don't slice it. I personally always sliced my butter.)
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and stir the rice. Then bake uncovered an additional 30 minutes.
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Add-ins & variations
I think this recip is perfect the way it is. However, here are some variations you can try.
- Add 1 pound of cooked ground beef and cook according to directions to make it a rice casserole meal.
- Mix in sliced mushrooms.
- Add 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce for an extra kick of flavor.
- Add cooked ground breakfast sausage and drained pinto beans, then cook according to directions for a Cajun inspired dinner.
Low sodium option
If you are watching your salt intake, use low sodium or no sodium soups and unsalted butter.
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📖 Recipe
Stick of Butter Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice
- 20 ounces beef consommé 2 cans
- 20 ounces French Onion Soup 2 cans
- ½ cup butter (stick of butter)
Instructions
- Add rice to a greased 9x13 baking dish.2 cups white rice
- Pour beef consommé over the rice.20 ounces beef consommé
- Add French onion soup.20 ounces French Onion Soup
- Top with sliced butter. (Some people add the whole stick and don't slice it. I personally always sliced my butter.)½ cup butter
- Cover with tin foil and bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and stir the rice. Then bake uncovered an additional 30 minutes.
Robin Leach says
I have used a mix of brown and wild rice it’s excellent results. Increase cook time 15 minutes.
Lori King says
Love recipe as is, but wanted to make it Gluten free. Would beef broth work verses Consommé?
Katie Crenshaw says
Hi Lori! Yes, beef broth will work. Beef consommé has a richer flavor, but the beef broth will still be good. I hope you enjoy!
Cathy says
My grandmother made this same recipe and it was my favorite food ever! I asked for it every birthday. I never knew the exact measurements of the ingredients. Thank you for posting this!
Amy says
Made as written, adding sautéed mushrooms and worcestershire sauce. It's literally the best rice I've ever had. My picky six year old not only said the same, but was actually eating the mushrooms! This will go on rotation from now on. Thanks for sharing!
Cherie says
I cut my recipe in half and it was delicious. I will be making this again, and I will have to use the full recipe because the family came back for more when there was no more left!
Fiona says
Why not brown rice or instant rice?
Katie Crenshaw says
It will not cook the same way, and the flavors and texture will be very different than using plain white rice.
Charlene Cress says
The best brown rice recipe. So delicious.
Terry says
Can you use Jasmine rice instead of white rice?
Katie Crenshaw says
I have never used Jasmine rice in this. I think it might add a hint of sweetness, otherwise, I don't know why it would not come out good. But honestly have not tried it to know for sure. If you use it, let me know how it turns out.
Bryan Pedato says
Wow, this was great. Made it with no changes. Before was afraid of non minute/rice a roni rice. This will be my go to. I prefer my rice this texture. But the crunchy bits on the bottom of my not very well greased dish was yummy as well. This is such a great base I will try with other soups and add ins.
Thank you
Hayley Dhanecha says
What an easy recipe, a perfect weeknight meal for a family to enjoy. Thanks for sharing this unique recipe with us.
Dennis says
I have never heard of this dish before, but I'm glad I found it on your website, it was delicious!
Enriqueta E Lemoine says
I made this last nite, and it was heavenly delicious. You're a genius! This dish is as easy as flavorful! Two thumbs up!
Jamie says
This is such a great and unique rice dish idea! This looks absolutely delicious! Definitely, a perfect and flavorful side dish that will be loved by many!
Ashley says
I love an easy and delicious side dish! This looks like it would be the perfect side with anything!
Sharon says
Warning: this rice is addicting! It's so easy to make and goes with a wide range of dishes making it the perfect dish.
Veronika says
This rice was packed with flavor and so delicious! We LOVED the added French onion flavor!
Colleen says
My friend brought this rice to a potluck and everyone loved it. She sent me here to get the recipe!
Cathleen says
This rice is perfect!! I thought rice was so basic, but you have elevated it to the next level. Thanks so much for sharing!
Ann says
I made this rice as a side dish the other night, and it turned out delicious! I had never made this before. Will definitely make this rice again!
Jamie says
Wow! This rice dish looks absolutely delicious and yummy! Just this plain recipe will give us a complete meal! Loved it!