Holiday Stick of Butter Rice - Resized

Holiday Stick of Butter Rice

A little sweet, a little savory, and incredibly cozy, this Holiday Stick of Butter Rice uses the viral stick-of-butter recipe but with a festive holiday twist. It’s buttery, warm, and incredibly easy to make. The perfect side dish for any holiday meal!

This recipe stars U.S.-grown short-grain rice and comes to us from our friend @krolls_korner in partnership with USA Rice.

  • Servings
    4
  • Prep Time
    10 mins
  • Cook Time
    60 mins
  • Total Time
    70 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked short grain rice (do not use instant rice)
  • 1 packet onion soup mix (Lipton-style)
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed
  • ¼tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp fresh thyme
  • ¼ tsp ground sage
  • 2 cups unsalted beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, sliced

Mix-Ins

  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • Fresh parsley or thyme

Directions

  • Preheat oven: 375°F. Lightly butter a small baking dish or spray with nonstick spray (8x8-inch or similar).
  • Add ingredients: Pour the uncooked rice into the dish. Add garlic, onion soup mix, thyme, sage, and pepper.
  • Add liquids: Pour broth and Worcestershire over everything. Gently combine, but do not stir it thoroughly.
  • Top with butter and cover: Scatter sliced butter across the top. Do not stir. Cover tightly with foil
  • Bake: Bake for ~1 hour, until rice is tender and buttery. Optional: you can bake for 30 minutes with the foil on, and remove the foil for the next 20-30 minutes to get a slightly crispy top.
  • Finish: Fluff with a fork and stir in cranberries, pecans, and herbs.
  • Serve warm and extra buttery!

Note: Double this recipe if desired and bake in a 9x13 pan.