Baked rice is a foolproof method for getting fluffy, tender grains. Combine rice, water, and butter, and let it bake in the oven instead of on the stovetop for perfect rice every time.
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3 Easy Ingredients
- Rice: For this recipe, we use regular long-grain white rice. While any kind of rice can be baked, cooking times will vary significantly.
- Butter: Adding butter helps to add richness to the dish and keep the grains from sticking.
- Salt: Adding salt helps to enhance the flavor. Replace it with garlic salt for a flavor boost!
How to Reheat Rice
Leftover rice will keep in the fridge for up to four days or in the freezer for up to four months. To reheat rice in the oven or toaster oven, gently break up any lumps and moisten slightly with a small splash of water. Cover tightly and bake at 300°F for about 20 minutes.
What to Serve With Baked Rice
Did you enjoy this Oven Baked Rice? Leave a comment and rating below.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 ¾ cups boiling water *
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Pour all ingredients into a 2 qt baking dish and stir. Cover tightly.
- Bake until the water is absorbed, 22 – 27 minutes.
- Rest 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Side Dish
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If doubling recipe using 9×13 pan do you increase cooking time?
You may need to add a few minutes, but I would begin checking it at the time listed and bake until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Can this rice be made ahead of time and re-heated?
Absolutely! You can find this information in the post:
To reheat rice in the oven or toaster oven, gently break up any lumps and moisten slightly with a small splash of water. Cover tightly and bake at 300°F for about 20 minutes.
How long would you cook this if your oven was on 350 because of another dish cooking along side of rice.
I have only tried this recipe as written so I can’t say for sure. I would plan to ad 5 or so minutes. You want to bake until all the water is absorbed.
If I double the recipe, do I up the temperature of the oven?
Hi Claire, if doubling we recommend using a 9×13 pan without adjusting the temperature. Enjoy!
A foolproof method!
When I cook rice on stovetop, we don’t add any fat and almost no salt. (I do add other herbs for flavor) Is it possible to do that in the oven? My husband is cardiac event survivor and we must watch his diet.
Hi BonJon, I have only made this recipe as listed but you can omit the salt if you prefer. Other readers have swapped the butter for a coconut oil or heart healthy oils when cooking with great results. I would love to hear how it turns out for you!
Since finding your recipe over a year ago I have never made rice any other way.
So simple, delicious and foolproof!
No more watching, stirring or boil overs on the stove top. I like to double the recipe and freeze half because it taste just as good as the freshly baked.
Thanks for this great recipe!
Great recipe! Subbed chicken broth for water and cut the salt down. Whole family loved it!
Your recipe is a real game changer!
I love the convenience and the taste and texture are perfect.
I haven’t cooked rice any other way since finding this method.
Thank you!
Great compliments to Spend With Pennies — your recipes are always so simple yet delicious!
I love how you make everyday meals feel special and easy to prepare.
The best rice ever! I made this rice for a dinner party as I bought vegetarian curry from an Indian restaurant and just needed a small amount of rice to go with it. I substitute the butter for olive oil and used Himalayan pink salt. And I used organic Lundberg basmati rice — this was so good!
This is now my go to recipe for oven, baked rice.
we love this recipe and make often. I do find I need to bake a little owner to absorb the water, but it always perfect and delicious.
My go to rice recipe. My husband commented on how good the rice was. Thank you!