{"id":27874,"date":"2016-04-07T09:00:50","date_gmt":"2016-04-07T13:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/?p=27874"},"modified":"2020-04-02T14:52:54","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T18:52:54","slug":"homemade-rice-a-roni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/homemade-rice-a-roni\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Rice-a-Roni"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27919 size-full\" title=\"This homemade Rice-a-Roni is a delicious substitute for the box version and is perfect for families. It can also easily be made gluten free.\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/04\/Homemade-Rice-a-Roni.jpg\" alt=\"This homemade Rice-a-Roni is a delicious substitute for the box version and is perfect for families. It can also easily be made gluten free.\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/04\/Homemade-Rice-a-Roni.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/04\/Homemade-Rice-a-Roni-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/04\/Homemade-Rice-a-Roni-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>By contributing writer <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/17Q04TM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"false noopener noreferrer\">Tessa<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>This homemade Rice-a-Roni is a\u00a0delicious\u00a0substitute for the box version\u00a0and is perfect for families. It can also easily be made gluten free.<\/p>\n<p>Growing up, I simply adored all varieties of Rice-a-Roni. It was total comfort food for me! Of course, once I started reading labels, there was no way I was going to feed my family something so heavily processed and loaded with nasty ingredients (MSG? Nasty! And what does hydrolyzed or autolyzed mean? I don&#8217;t want to know!)<\/p>\n<p>My whole family loves this recipe, and I get my comfort food back!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27878 size-full\" title=\"This homemade Rice-a-Roni is a delicious substitute for the box version and is perfect for families. It can also easily be made gluten free.\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/03\/Homemade-Gluten-Free-Rice-a-Roni-8852.jpg\" alt=\"This homemade Rice-a-Roni is a delicious substitute for the box version and is perfect for families. It can also easily be made gluten free.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/03\/Homemade-Gluten-Free-Rice-a-Roni-8852.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/03\/Homemade-Gluten-Free-Rice-a-Roni-8852-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-28790\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"28790\" data-servings=\"6\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/04\/Homemade-Rice-a-Roni-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"\" 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d=\"M11.99,1.94c-.35,0-.67.19-.83.51l-2.56,5.2c-.11.24-.34.4-.61.43l-5.75.83c-.35.05-.64.3-.74.64-.11.34,0,.7.22.94l4.16,4.05c.19.19.27.45.22.7l-.98,5.72c-.06.35.1.7.37.9.29.21.66.24.98.08l5.14-2.71h0c.24-.13.51-.13.75,0l5.14,2.71c.32.16.69.13.98-.08.29-.21.43-.56.37-.9l-.98-5.72h0c-.05-.26.05-.53.22-.7l4.16-4.05h0c.26-.24.34-.61.22-.94s-.4-.58-.74-.64l-5.75-.83c-.26-.03-.48-.21-.61-.43l-2.56-5.2c-.16-.32-.48-.53-.83-.51,0,0-.02,0-.02,0Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">5<\/span> from 1 vote<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Homemade Rice-a-Roni<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-28790 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"28790\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">6<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">tessa<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-28790-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-28790-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"28790\" data-servings=\"6\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ghee<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">avocado oil, or butter<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">finely diced onion<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">orzo or spaghetti broken into roughly 1-inch pieces<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">I use gluten free orzo or spaghetti<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">long grain or basmati rice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sea salt<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">final amount will depend on how salted the broth is<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">beef or chicken broth<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">homemade preferable<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 - 2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">spices: parsley<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">sage, thyme, garlic powder (optional)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-28790-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-28790-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"28790\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-28790-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In a 10-inch skillet with a tight fitting lid, heat the butter over medium low heat.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-28790-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Once warm, add in the onion and gently saut\u00e9 for about 5 minutes to soften.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-28790-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Increase the heat to medium and add in the orzo or broken spaghetti. Saut\u00e9 until pasta is golden and starting to brown.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-28790-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Stir in the rice and salt.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-28790-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Pour the broth over the rice, stirring. Place lid on top, bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to low.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-28790-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Cook for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed, then tun off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-28790-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Enjoy!<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27877 size-full alignnone\" title=\"This homemade Rice-a-Roni is a delicious substitute for the box version and is perfect for families. It can also easily be made gluten free.\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/03\/Homemade-Gluten-Free-Rice-a-Roni-8853.jpg\" alt=\"This homemade Rice-a-Roni is a delicious substitute for the box version and is perfect for families. It can also easily be made gluten free.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/03\/Homemade-Gluten-Free-Rice-a-Roni-8853.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/03\/Homemade-Gluten-Free-Rice-a-Roni-8853-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>You might also like&#8230;<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/cheesy-baked-mexican-rice\/\" rel=\"false\">Cheesy Baked Mexican Rice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/rice-and-beans-stuffed-peppers\/\" rel=\"false\">Rice and Bean Stuffed Peppers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/easy-greek-pasta-salad\/\" rel=\"false\">Easy Greek Pasta Salad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/author\/tessa\/\" rel=\"false\">More recipes from Tessa<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By contributing writer Tessa This homemade Rice-a-Roni is a\u00a0delicious\u00a0substitute for the box version\u00a0and is perfect for families. It can also easily be made gluten free. Growing up, I simply adored all varieties of Rice-a-Roni. It was total comfort food for me! 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