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Warm Rice Mushroom Bake

Grab your rice and mushrooms - fresh ones taste best but canned work too in a pinch. Wash that rice till the water runs clear, then let it soak a bit. While that's happening, cook those mushrooms slow to get all their good flavor out. Layer everything in a deep pan with rich broth - beef or veggie both work nice. Cover it tight and pop it in a hot oven. Let it cook slow till the rice gets tender and soaks up all that mushroom taste. Takes bout an hour, but your house starts smelling amazing way before then. Add some butter at the end, maybe even a splash of cream if you're feeling fancy. Makes enough to feed a crowd, or have leftovers for tomorrow's lunch.

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Fatiha
Updated on Sun, 05 Jan 2025 01:25:26 GMT
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Make this old Southern favorite - Baked Rice with Mushrooms. People call it 'church lady rice' because it showed up at every church dinner. Mix mushrooms, beef broth, and butter with rice for something that tastes like home cooking at its best.

Why Make This Rice

This is Southern comfort food that's really easy to make. Just open some cans, add real butter, and let the oven do the work. You can make it ahead and warm it up later. The top gets golden brown and crispy, and everyone asks for the recipe.

What You Need

  • Butter: One stick, real butter works best
  • White Rice: Long grain kind
  • French Onion Soup: One can
  • Beef Consomme: Makes it rich
  • Mushrooms: Fresh or canned work

How to Make It

Start With Butter:
Put your stick of butter in a big baking dish - 11 x 13 works best.
Melt It:
Put dish in the oven at 350°. Let butter melt until it's all liquid.
Mix Everything:
Take pan out carefully and add rice, both soups, and mushrooms right into the melted butter.
Stir It Up:
Mix everything together so rice gets coated with all the good stuff.
Bake It:
Put it back in the oven for about 35 minutes. Top should get golden brown.
Check It:
Rice should be soft and most liquid soaked up when it's done.

Church Dinner Favorite

Every Southern church dinner had this rice on the table. That's why they call it 'church lady rice.' People always went back for seconds, and someone always asked who made it. It's the kind of dish that brings back good memories of family get-togethers.

Easy to Make

You don't need fancy cooking skills for this one. Just mix canned stuff with butter and rice, then let your oven do the work. While it's cooking, you can set the table or visit with your family. It turns out good every time.

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Use Real Butter

Don't use margarine - real butter makes this dish special. The butter melts into everything and makes the rice rich and tasty. Use unsalted butter if you can since the soups already have salt in them.

Make It Early

Need it for later? Make it ahead and warm it up when you're ready. It heats up great in the microwave or oven on low heat. Perfect when you're busy but still want something homemade.

Pick Good Rice

Use long grain rice like Uncle Ben's - it comes out better. If you use fresh mushrooms instead of canned, cook them in butter first. This makes them taste even better when mixed with everything else.

Quick Tips

Don't peek too much while it's cooking or the heat escapes. Check the rice at the end - it should be soft but not mushy. Add a little hot water if it seems dry. Let it sit five minutes after baking so flavors can settle.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Fresh or can mushrooms?

Fresh taste better. Cut em same size. Cook out water first. Clean em don't wash. More work but worth it.

→ Need different broth?

Plain beef works fine. Even chicken's good. Watch the salt though. Clear broth's best. Just need rich taste.

→ Want no meat stuff?

Veggie broth works. Mushroom stock too. Season it good though. Still gets rich taste. Add more herbs maybe.

→ Need it no wheat?

Check your broths good. Rice is safe though. Season plain first. Might need more taste. Watch all your stuff.

→ What goes with it?

Green salad's nice. Steamed veggies work. Crusty bread too. Something light's best. Fresh stuff cuts rich.

→ Rice not cooking?

Check your heat good. More liquid helps. Cover it tight. Give it more time. Test few spots.

→ Taking it places?

Keep it hot wrapped. Bring extra broth. Heat up there. Pack it deep. Maybe take backup.

→ Need it quick?

Use quick rice maybe. Have stuff ready. Hot oven helps. Skip extra steps. Still tastes good.

→ Making big batch?

Double works fine. Need bigger pan. More time maybe. Watch liquid amount. Stir half through.

→ Want more flavor?

Add more herbs fresh. Try garlic too. Mix mushroom kinds. Season each step. Even wine helps.

→ Getting too wet?

Less broth next time. Leave top off bit. Rice might need wash. Hot oven helps dry. Let rest after.

→ Need it creamier?

Add soft cheese in. Splash of cream. More butter helps. Stir near end. Don't make too wet.

Conclusion

Like this? Try creamy mushroom rice next. Or make stuffed mushrooms. Both got that earth taste.

Baked Rice With Mushrooms

Cozy rice mushroom dish.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
40 Minutes
Total Time
50 Minutes
By: Fatiha

Category: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: Southern

Yield: 12 Servings (12 servings)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 1 stick butter or margarine.
02 1 cup long grain white rice.
03 1 can Campbell's French onion soup.
04 1 can Campbell's beef consomme.
05 1 carton sliced mushrooms or 8-oz canned sliced mushrooms.

Instructions

Step 01

Place a stick of butter in an 11 x 13-inch casserole dish.

Step 02

Put the dish in an oven preheated to 350°F (175°C), and allow the butter to melt.

Step 03

Once melted, carefully remove the dish from the oven. Add the rice, French onion soup, beef consomme, and sliced mushrooms to the dish, allowing them to pool atop the melted butter.

Step 04

Gently stir with a fork or spoon, ensuring the rice is well dispersed throughout the liquid.

Step 05

Place the dish back in the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and inviting.

Notes

  1. Consider using fresh mushrooms for an added earthy flavor.
  2. This dish pairs excellently with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables.

Tools You'll Need

  • 11 x 13-inch casserole dish.
  • Oven.
  • Fork or spoon.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy.
  • Gluten.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 127
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 7 g
  • Protein: 3 g