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Oven Baked White Rice

This super easy oven baked rice recipe will have you wondering why you ever made it on the stove top!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 194kcal
Author Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 2 cups boiling hot water (2 minutes in the microwave works)
  • 1 cup white rice (any variety)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Using a microwave safe measuring cup. Heat water on high for 2 minutes in microwave. (or boil on stove top).
  • Pour rice into 2 quart baking dish.
  • Add boiling water, salt and butter. Cover tightly with lid or foil.
  • Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve!

Notes

Find recipe for oven baked Quinoa and Brown Rice here :  How to Oven bake Quinoa and Brown Rice.
Double this recipe using a 9 x 13 pan.
Cooked rice will keep in the refridgerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg