Buttered Corn Rice
Buttered Corn Rice (Fluffy, Buttery & Easy Side Dish)
Serve this with grilled chicken, baked pork chops, steak, or your favorite comfort food dinners for an easy side dish everyone will love.
This buttered corn rice is soft, fluffy, buttery, and packed with sweet corn flavor in every bite. Made with tender rice, butter, turmeric, parsley, and just a touch of sugar, this easy side dish is simple but incredibly flavorful.
The turmeric gives the rice a beautiful golden color while the butter and corn create a rich, comforting texture that pairs perfectly with almost any meal. It’s the kind of side dish that feels cozy, homemade, and comforting without requiring complicated ingredients or a lot of time in the kitchen.
Whether you’re making a quick weeknight dinner or a holiday meal, this buttery corn rice is one of those versatile recipes you’ll make again and again.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft and fluffy texture
- Rich buttery flavor
- Sweet corn in every bite
- Beautiful golden color from turmeric
- Easy stovetop side dish
- Pairs with almost any dinner
Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 can corn, drained (or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
Instructions
1. Cook the Rice
In a large saucepan, combine rice and chicken broth or water.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer according to rice package directions until rice is tender and fluffy.
2. Add Flavor
Once rice is cooked, fluff gently with a fork.
Add butter, turmeric, sugar, garlic salt, black pepper, and parsley.
Stir until butter is fully melted and seasonings are evenly combined.
3. Add the Corn
Fold in corn and cook another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
4. Serve
Serve warm with additional butter or parsley if desired.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 6
Tips for the Best Rice
Don’t Overstir
Fluff gently with a fork to keep the rice light and fluffy.
Use Chicken Broth
Broth adds much more flavor than plain water.
Add Butter While Hot
This helps the rice absorb the buttery flavor evenly.
Frozen or Canned Corn Both Work
Use whatever you have on hand.
Variations
Add Cheese
Stir in Parmesan or cheddar cheese.
Add Heat
Mix in Cajun seasoning or red pepper flakes.
Add Fresh Herbs
Fresh parsley or cilantro works beautifully.
Make It Creamy
Stir in a splash of heavy cream.
Jennie’s Thoughts
I love recipes like this because they’re simple but make dinner feel complete. The butter and corn together make the rice taste rich and comforting, and the turmeric gives it such a pretty color.
This is one of those side dishes that goes with almost anything, and it’s easy enough for weeknights but still good enough for holidays or family dinners.
What to Serve with Buttered Corn Rice
- Grilled chicken
- Pork chops
- BBQ ribs
- Baked ham
- Steak
- Fried chicken
Storage
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
- Reheat with a splash of broth or butter
- Freeze for up to 2 months
This buttered corn rice is fluffy, buttery, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. With sweet corn, golden turmeric, and rich butter flavor, it’s the perfect comforting side dish for busy weeknights or family dinners.
