Keep this copycat version of Uncle Ben's most popular rice blend on hand for a fraction of the cost by making it yourself.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Rice Dishes
Try these tasty rice dishes like seafood risotto, Spanish rice, fried rice, or Cajun-style dirty rice.
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Copycat Uncle Ben's Seasoned Long Grain & Wild Rice Mix
French Onion Rice
A rich, baked rice dish made with French onion soup, beef broth, white rice, and butter. You can also add mushrooms if you wish.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheesy Mexican Rice
This should almost be called "instant Mexican rice" since it's ready in mere minutes! It's made with instant rice, salsa, chicken broth, and cheese.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Mushroom Wild Rice
Mushrooms and a combination of brown and wild rice are slow cooked in a rich broth made from beef consomme and French onion soup.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spanish Fried Rice
This recipe combines the flavor and ingredients of Spanish rice with the cooking method of fried rice.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Spanish Rice For A Crowd
Cooking for a large group? This recipe for Spanish rice is always a hit and is super easy to scale up or down to the quantity you need.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Al Dente Make-Ahead Rice
Rice is simple to prepare but it takes time. Use this method for making it ahead of time so all you need to do is reheat... and eat!
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice
Made with just a few simple ingredients, this rice dish is bursting with flavor. The cilantro and lime give the rice a fresh taste, while the basmati rice provides...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fried Brown Rice With Ham and Shrimp
Made with salt and pepper, brown rice, vegetable oil, ham or smoked turkey, onion, fresh ginger, eggs, frozen peas, shrimp, soy sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat P.F. Chang's Shrimp Fried Rice
This is a great copycat recipe from PF Chang's for their popular shrimp fried rice. It uses pre-cooked shrimp making this a quick dish to prepare.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Stuffed Grape Leaves
Toss the spiced rice-stuffed leaves in slow cooker with water and lemon juice and you've got the perfect Mediterranean appetizer or snack. Great hot or cold!
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Souper Minute Rice
Make your rice more than just a side with this creamy minute rice recipe. It's the perfect blend of simplicity and flavor, ideal for those busy nights when 'tasty' needs to be 'easy'...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Rice Pilaf For 100
A seasoned rice dish that can be served with any kind of meat or vegetable. With rich infusions of mouth-watering stocks and aromatic hints of garlic, this dish is a favorite at any...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Dirty Rice Casserole
An oven-baked twist on the Cajun staple of dirty rice. It uses ground beef and sausage in lieu of chopped livers and bakes it all casserole-style in a rich cream sauce.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Homemade Copycat Rice-A-Roni
This copycat recipe is just like the rice mix you buy at the store. It contains rice, vermicelli, and powdered bouillon. Simply saute in butter and add water.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Gohan (Japanese-Style Rice)
Gohan, or Japanese-style rice, is a staple dish in Japanese cuisine. It is simple to make and can be enjoyed as a side dish or part of a main course.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Ground Beef Fried Rice
Ground beef is a popular addition to fried rice because it is quick cooking and adds a lot of flavor. This hearty fried rice recipe makes a great main dish meal.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Oven Fried Rice
This is a fix it and forget it style fried rice recipe. It tastes like your favorite Chinese fried rice but it's baked in the oven instead.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Brown Rice
A foolproof way to cook brown rice by using the slow cooker. Perfectly cooked every time.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Popeye's Red Beans and Rice
Popeye's red beans and rice is a New Orleans classic. The dish is simple but flavorful, and can be easily made at home. All you need are red beans, some bell pepper...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Overnight Wild Rice
Not only does the wild rice turn out perfectly every time, it requires little attention from the cook once it's in the oven.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Carrot Fried Rice
Cubed chicken, fresh broccoli, and shredded carrots pack this fried rice recipe full of flavor. Perfect as a main dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Chinese Rice Porridge (Congee Jook)
Rice and water (yes, that's it) in the crockpot make a rice porridge base that you can turn into a simple snack with eggs and soy sauce, or something a...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Benihana's Fried Rice
Make your own copycat version of the famous fried rice at Benihana's. It's quick and easy to prepare, and even has tips on how to make it in advance.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Risotto
Rice cooked to creamy perfection with butter, onions and parmesan makes the perfect base for chicken, salmon, or any other homemade masterpiece.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.