This post may contain affiliate links.For more information, please see our affiliate policy.Leave a ReviewJump to RecipeMaking Baked Rice in the oven is fast, foolproof, and fluffy.

This easy 3-ingredient recipe is great for meal prep and freezer friendly, too.  Meggan’s notes Say goodbye to sticky, burned pot bottoms, or al dente grains of chewy, undercooked stovetop rice.Even if you’ve never been all that confident in your rice-making skills, you can make perfectly cooked rice in about 30 minutes.

Once you master this method, add more flavor with chicken broth, bay leaves, or lemon zest.Then add your cooked rice to soups, rice casseroles, meal prep containers, grain bowls, or your next batch of Veggie Fried Rice.Table of ContentsMeggan’s notesRecipe ingredientsHow to cook rice in the ovenOven Rice TipsBaked Rice Recipe VariationsFrequently Asked QuestionsBaked Rice Recipe Recipe Recipe ingredients At a Glance: Here is a quick snapshot of what ingredients are in this recipe.

Please see the recipe card below for specific quantities.Long-grain rice: Any rice works such as long-grain American, basmati, or jasmine.Brown rice takes longer to cook, so plan on at least an hour in the oven.

Butter or olive oil: You can add up to a whole stick of butter to your rice (yes, that’s how we make it in the Midwest).But 2 tablespoons is plenty, and olive oil is delicious too.Salt: Omit the salt if desired.

Sometimes I add a bay leaf or a few

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