Fairy Godmother Rice Recipe
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Fairy Godmother Rice

By: Ryan 
"My grandfather's second wife (hence the recipe name) served this to us when we first met her. We've loved her ever since! A tasty side dish that's perfect with any dinner."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (43)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 5 ounces thin egg noodles
  • 2 cups uncooked instant rice
  • 2 (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
  • soy sauce to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown noodles in the butter.
  3. In a large bowl combine browned noodles, rice, soup mix, broth, water chestnuts and soy sauce. Mix well and transfer to prepared casserole dish.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed and casserole is browned and crispy on top.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 402 | Total Fat: 17.6g | Cholesterol: 58mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Kathy W.   view full review
I have to admit I wasn't sure about this recipe, but I needed a side dish and I had printed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2004 by Lesha   view full review
Loved this dish! I left out the water chestnuts because none of us care for them, and I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by beach.lady   view full review
This rice has a mild but delicious flavor It is a great side dish when you're serving other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2008 by gwennw   view full review
I have made this twice now for dinner guests, and they always rave about it. My family loves...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2003 by BOOKMARKER   view full review
I wanted to love this recipe. Afterall, fairygodmother rice is a great name. Unfortunately,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by HULAGIRL   view full review
A delish dish!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by TTV78   view full review
Really tasty side dish if you don't mind the high-sodium content. :) I halved the butter, used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2008 by cookinme   view full review
This is a great side! I just happened to have everything on hand for this and was looking for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
I was surprised at what a hit this was at our house. I hardly ever use instant rice,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by MARK FERRONI   view full review
tasty - very different and easy to make

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