Hot Buttered Corn Rice
Hot buttered corn rice is a delightful twist on traditional steamed rice, elevating it to a flavorful side dish perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe combines the richness of butter with sweet corn and aromatic garlic, creating a creamy texture that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, stir-fries, or even as a stand-alone comfort food. Ideal for family gatherings, weeknight dinners, or potlucks, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 50g unsalted butter (divided)
- 3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 2 cups frozen corn (no need to thaw)
- 1 cup long grain rice (uncooked)
- 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onion stems (finely sliced)
Instructions
- In a small pot, melt half the butter over high heat and sauté the minced garlic for about 15 seconds.
- Add the frozen corn and half of the salt; stir for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the uncooked rice for 30 seconds to coat it in the mixture.
- Pour in chicken stock, add remaining salt and pepper; bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cook undisturbed for 12 minutes; then let it rest covered for another 10 minutes.
- Fluff with remaining butter and fold in green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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