Stick of Butter Rice

Melissa Jo

5 from 1 vote

you’ve ever wondered what recipe officially launched Melissa Jo Real Recipes into the world… this is the one.

Back in 2020, I was just five recipes into posting on TikTok. I filmed this super simple rice bake with a stick of butter, a can of beef consommé, a couple cans of French onion soup, and somehow… it hit 10 million views.

And that was it — my life changed. People made it for holidays, weeknights, potlucks, and I knew right then I wanted to keep creating real, simple, insanely delicious recipes for busy people who love good food.

Since then, the “Stick of Butter” series has grown — I’ve now made:

But THIS is the original. The one that started it all. The viral recipe I still make today — because not only is it nostalgic… it’s seriously that good.

Stick of Butter Chicken & Rice Stick of Butter Beef & Rice

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 6 people

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

2 cups Long grain white rice uncooked NOT instant or parboiled
1 can 10.5 oz Campbell’s beef consommé Do not drain
2 cans Campbell’s French onion soup 10.5 oz each Do not drain
2 cans Canned mushrooms (stems & pieces) 4 oz each Liquid Included
1 stick Butter ½ cup I used salted; unsalted also works
1 cup grated Locatelli Pecorino Romano cheese

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish.
Add rice straight into the dish — no rinsing needed.
Pour in the beef consommé, French onion soup, and both cans of mushrooms with the liquid.
Melt butter and pour it evenly over the top. Don’t overmix — a gentle “swish” or light zhuzh with a spoon is all it needs.
Top with grated Locatelli Pecorino Romano cheese.
Cover tightly with foil and bake 1 hour.
Check to see if there’s excess liquid. If so, bake uncovered 8–10 more minutes.
Fluff with a fork and serve!