Best Savory Rice Bake Recipes

KUMQUAT'S SAVORY RICE AND CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook rice in 2 quart pot according to instructions, except substitute vegetable broth for water and omit salt and/or butter.
• Meanwhile, chop onions and mince garlic and then melt butter in non-stick skillet.
• Add onion and saute for about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and saute for about 2 more minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add basil, thyme, oregano, black pepper and soy sauce to onion mixture.
• When rice is done, add onion and spice mixture to pot and mix. Add 1/4 cup or more wine (depending on moistness of rice) and fluff with fork.
• Place rice in 2 quart casserole sprayed with non-stick cooking oil and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SAVORY ITALIAN RICE BAKE - RICE A RONI RECIPE - (3.6/5)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare Rice a Roni mix as directed. Remove sausage from casing; crumble in 10 inch skillet. Brown sausage and onion; drain off fat, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in skillet. Set aside. Add zucchini and garlic; saute over medium heat 1 minute. Cover; continue cooking over low heat about 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Combine prepared Rice a Roni, sausage mixture, 1 cup spaghetti sauce, and basil; spread into 11 x 7 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Top with zucchini. Pour over remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. You may substitute ground beef for sausage.

SAVORY RICE BAKE

Steps:

• Fry onions in butter until soft.
• Wash rice, rinse under cold water and dry.
• Add rice to onions and fry for 3 minutes.
• Add herbs and stock.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and set uncovered in 450 oven.
• Bake 20 minutes and remove herbs.