Easy Rice Dressing
Rice Dressing is a holiday favorite that brings Italian flavors to the south. A versatile side dish that's crowd-pleasing and will add a touch of comfort to your table.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 209kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth divided, can use chicken, beef, or turkey broth
- 1½ cups Long-Grain Rice uncooked
- 1½ pounds Potatoes diced and cooked (2 medium potatoes)
- 1 cup Onion diced
- 2 cups Celery chopped
- ½ cup Butter
- 8oz. Mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoons Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon each Garlic Powder, Salt, Black Pepper
Instructions
- Spray a 13"x9" baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Cook the Rice. Bring 3-1/2 cups broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice, stir, and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. **See Recipe Notes
- Boil the Potatoes. Boil potatoes while the rice cooks. Peel and dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Add them to a medium saucepot and cover by 2 inches with water. Boil for 10-15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain.
- Saute the Vegetables. Meanwhile, saute onion, mushrooms, garlic, and celery in butter in a skillet over medium heat until tender. Stir in seasonings.
- Combine the Ingredients. Stir in rice and potatoes into the mushroom mixture. Add the remaining 1/2 cup broth.
- Bake. Pour into a greased 13" x 9" casserole dish. Bake, covered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Use the Correct Rice: You are using long-grain rice, not instant rice. Cook the rice according to the package directions. Substitute the water for the broth.
- Use Broth: Use broth instead of water. You can use vegetable broth for a vegetarian dish or turkey, chicken, or beef broth/stock.
- Make Ahead Friendly: Make this dish up to a day in advance, refrigerate, and reheat when needed.
- Adjust the Seasonings: Adjust the seasonings to your taste and use your favorite ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
