Oven-Baked Rice

Oven-Baked Rice Recipe

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
4 cups chicken broth or water
1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Melt 4 tablespoons butter or margarine in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and saute until transparent but not browned.
3. Add rice and cook, stirring frequently for about 3 minutes.
4. Add chicken broth (homemade, canned, or made with chicken bouillon cube) and salt. Heat, stirring to mix well.
5. Transfer to an oven-proof serving dish. Cover (use foil if dish does not have close-fitting lid) and bake 20 minutes. Add more butter, toss with a fork and serve.