Mom’s Buttery Sweet Rice
Mom’s Buttery Sweet Rice is pure comfort food that brings back the best childhood memories! It’s incredibly simple to make with instant rice, so you can have this sweet, creamy treat ready in just minutes. The rice gets perfectly tender with just the right amount of sweetness and that rich buttery flavor that makes it absolutely irresistible!
Whether you serve it for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or alongside your favorite dinner, this recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite!
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This was one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast as a child. It was a special treat! Hot buttery sweet rice with toast on the side, mmm!! Even to this day I can still remember how the toast tasted after I tore off a piece and dunked it in the leftover juice. Mom always made sure my rice had enough leftover water to achieve that. You know how people love to sop up gravy with biscuits? Well, I loved to sop up that sweet liquid with my bread! The toast just melted on my tongue!
What you’ll love about this Buttery Sweet Rice Recipe:
✓ QUICK & EASY – Ready in just 5 minutes using instant rice, no complicated steps here!
✓ SIMPLE INGREDIENTS – Only 4 basic pantry staples: rice, butter, sugar, and water.
✓ PURE COMFORT FOOD – With its sweet, creamy texture and rich buttery flavor, it’s nostalgic comfort in every bite!
Recipe Ingredients:
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this white Rice Recipe:
- 1 cup instant rice
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Ingredient Notes:
- Instant Rice: Use any brand of instant white rice for best results.
- Butter: Salted or unsalted butter both work perfectly.
- Sugar: Granulated white sugar gives the perfect sweetness.
HOW TO MAKE SWEET RICE STEP-BY-STEP:
Step 1: Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.
Step 2: Add the instant rice and stir. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Stir in butter until melted and combined.
Step 4: Add sugar and mix until dissolved.
Step 5: Serve hot with toast on the side for dunking!
Growing up my Mom was the oldest of 7 kids. They were dirt poor and I envision this dish was the result of having a lot of mouths to feed and not a lot of food! Rice is always good for that! My twins love this, we eat it for a sweet treat. Who would’ve known that butter and sugar rice would be such a hit!
Storage and Reheating:
Storage: Store leftover buttery sweet rice in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or on the stovetop with a splash of water until warmed through.
Freezing: This recipe is best enjoyed fresh and doesn’t freeze well due to the texture changes.
FAQs about this Sweet Rice Recipe:
Can I use regular rice instead of instant rice?
While instant rice works best for this quick recipe, you can use regular cooked rice. Just add the butter and sugar to warm, cooked rice and stir until combined.
Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes! Substitute the butter with vegan butter or coconut oil for a dairy-free version that’s just as delicious.
How sweet should this be?
Start with 2 tablespoons of sugar and adjust to taste. Some families prefer it sweeter, so feel free to add more sugar if desired.
What’s the best way to serve this Southern white rice?
Serve it hot with buttered toast on the side for dunking into the sweet, buttery liquid – just like Mom used to make!
Mom’s Buttery Sweet Rice
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup white Minute Rice any white rice can be used
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
Instructions
- Cook rice according to directions on package.
- When done, add butter and sugar.
Notes
Nutrition
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Vicky another childhood memory chef Dad has blocked but he would never taste it! I do love that too always done mind with biscuits I’ll try the toast
LOL
I grew up eating my rice the same way. YUM!.
Yay!! Another sweet rice lover!!
We usually cook sweet rice(muhamar) but we caramelized the sugar first then add the hot water, pinch of salt, butter and the rice.
For good test you can add small piece of cinnamon and cardamom,
and enjoy
Oh does this sound extra delicious!! I’ll definitely have to try it your way. Thank you for sharing!
Corey eats rice like this too except he uses milk instead of water and butter. 🙂 I always thought it was weird too.
LOL
I would love this recipe, it really is so comforting. Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
Miz Helen
I am 29 years young and just tried this tonight. So yummy. I wonder if you cooked the rice til mushy, and blended it with heavy cream, if it would taste similar to a crème brûlée, now I’m curious! Thanks for the recipe. Sending love from Mississippi
Hi Taylor!
That’s such a fun idea! It probably would give a similar creamy texture, especially with the heavy cream. Now you’ve got me curious too! I might have to try that sometime!