Buttered Corn Rice

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This easy Buttered Corn Rice is a flavorful side dish made with tender rice, sweet corn, garlic, onion, and plenty of butter. Toasting the rice before cooking gives it a delicious nutty flavor and helps the grains stay fluffy. Serve this buttery corn rice with chicken, beef, seafood, or any favorite main dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buttered corn rice, buttery rice, corn rice, easy rice side dish, garlic rice

Cooking Method: Stovetop

Diet: Gluten-free option

Servings:

Calories: 504kcal

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp salted butter
4 garlic cloves minced
1/4 cup white onion finely diced
1 1/2 cups medium-grain rice
10 oz frozen corn 1 bag
3 cups water boiling
1 tbsp chicken bouillon
2 tbsp parsley chopped, optional
2 tbsp green onions sliced, optional

Instructions

Add the olive oil and butter to a large 12-inch skillet.
Heat the skillet over medium-low heat until the butter is completely melted.
Add the minced garlic and diced onion. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
Add the uncooked rice and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until it becomes lightly golden.
Add the frozen corn directly from the freezer and stir it into the toasted rice.
Increase the heat to medium. Carefully pour in the boiling water, add the chicken bouillon, and stir well.
Bring the rice mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook the rice for 15 minutes without opening the lid.
Turn off the heat and leave the skillet covered for another 5 minutes.
Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or sliced green onions and serve warm.

Notes

Do not lift the lid while the rice cooks. The trapped steam helps the rice cook evenly.
For a gluten-free version, use chicken bouillon that is clearly labeled gluten-free.

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