Potatoes…….peal and dice your potatoes.You can make up a rather large amount. In a large put potatoes in pan and add cold water. I love to serve rice as a side dish, but I have a confession to make, I ALWAYS burn the rice when I make it on the stove top. Make sure your slow cooker is properly hooked up and positioned, and that there are no objects nearby that could cause it to come unplugged accidentally.

Buttery mushrooms and rice is officially one of my favorite fall side dishes. It’s warm, cozy, and so easy to make in the slow cooker! First, rinse your rice under cold water to remove excess starch from the grains. Spray your pot with oil, and add the rice and water. While any type of slow cooker will get the job done, a large, oblong variety that holds at least 6 quarts (5.7 L) will work provide the most even and consistent heating. [3] X Research source For the recipe in the picture below I cooked 1 cup of white rice, 3/4 cups brown rice, 2 tablespoons of various herbs and 4 cups of water. I got just shy of 4 cups in total. So with that knowledge, you'll know how to plan a little 🙂 With rice being such a versatile grain, I have to feature my favorite rice dessert on this list. Perhaps this is why we say, “Save the best for last!”

Creamy, buttery rice pudding is flavored with warm spices and brown sugar. It’s comforting, slightly sweet, and so easy to make! So I decided to give it a try in my slow cooker and boy was I pleasantly surprised that it came out fantastically perfect. Ingredients Required: The great thing about making rice in the slow cooker is that it’s low maintenance and comes out perfectly every time. It’s a very simple recipe that anyone can perfect. Gluten Free | Low Calorie | Low Cholesterol | Low Fat | Low Sodium | Low Sugar | Vegan | Vegetarian Stir your rice thoroughly before serving it. Remove the lid from your slow cooker and fluff the rice using a long-handled serving spoon. It will be pretty hot when it first comes out of the slow cooker, so be sure to give it a few minutes to cool to a safe temperature before you dig in. Enjoy! [11] X Research source

You can see in the picture above I'm adding dried spices to this batch. You can, you don't have to. You can add just about anything and it will cook right into the rice. Layer potatoes, beef, onions, carrots, and rice into your slow cooker. Then, pour tomato soup over the top and let flavor magic happen. Making brown rice in the slow cooker works the exact same BUT you need a slightly higher amount of water. You need a ratio of 2.5:1... So, for every 1 cup of brown rice you'll need to add 2 1/2 cups of liquid.The key to this recipe is first sauteing the rice and onions. Then, add all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do all the work. This article was co-authored by JoAnna Minneci. JoAnna Minneci is a retired Professional Chef based in the Nashville, Tennessee area. With 18 years of experience, Chef JoAnna specialized in teaching others how to cook through private cooking lessons, team-building events, and wellness and nutrition classes. She also appeared in numerous television shows on networks such as Bravo and Food Network. Chef JoAnna received Culinary Arts training from the Art Institute of California at Los Angeles. She is also certified in sanitation, nutrition, kitchen management, and cost control. Combine in your slow cooker caramelized onions, mushrooms, broth, and butter. Allow this cozy rice dish to cook for 2 hours, and enjoy! I'm not gonna go in to all the kinds of rice there are. I have read (but not researched) that there are thousands. I like rice. But I don't care enough about it to research a thousand different kinds. I can tell you though, that for making rice in your slow cooker long grain rices work best. I don't know why and I don't know the science behind it...but they do.

Alternatively, you can swish your rice in a shallow bowl full of water, draining and replacing the water when it becomes cloudy.The important thing to remember here is that you can easily scale this recipe up or down. Use these ratios to make the perfect slow cooker rice. I love blogging about Kitchen Upgrades, Appliances, and Design, and this Blog aims to help you make wiser choices when it comes to your kitchen.

Absolutely feel free to add your own blend of spices, flavorings, and more. I like to throw some vegetables in with my rice from time to time. Any frozen veggies will work or even fresh ones! You can make instant rice / or instant mash potatoes so very easily……For rice follow the same recipe EXCEPT : No butter and no salt.When it is done cooking, let it cool and put it in your deyhydator and run it for 3/or4hours pull out your shelf and fluff up your rice. If it is not real dry to the touch keep drying it for several hours till it is bone dry. Now when you want some rice ,put 1 cup rice to 2 cups water or broth , BUTTER, and salt if you like. Put water and utter and Hi! I'm Gwen. And I have a confession to make. I now own 11 slow cookers & 4 pressure cookers. What started out as a necessity, turned into a mild obsession. And then into Slow Cooker Kitchen. Once you've added your spices (if you're using them) and your liquids...simply stir up everything and cook on high for about 2 hours. Sometimes it'll take 1 1/2 hours, sometimes 3. It all depends on how much you cook, how hot your slow cooker runs (because they call vary a lot) and how big of a batch you cook. If you know you’re cooking rice with dinner, try preparing it in your slow cooker! You’ll get perfect fluffy white rice with no worries.Bulky equipment has been replaced by smaller, countertop variations and in some cases, devices like the Instant Pot have merged a lot of appliances into one helping clear the clutter that was now in most kitchens. Measure out the amount of rice you want to cook in dry cups. Using whole cup increments will make it easier to get the water-to-rice ratio just right. 1 cup (190 g) of rice (cooked) is a standard serving for 1 person. Plan on using ½-1 cup (95-190 g) extra for each additional person you’re feeding. Add your freshly-rinsed rice directly to your slow cooker. After you’ve finished washing your rice, dump it into the bottom of your slow cooker. Spread the rice with a spoon or the tips of your fingers to make sure it’s distributed evenly over the cooking surface, with no noticeable mounds or thin spots. Keep in mind that white rice and brown rice are different kinds of rice. You can use this recipe for most white rice varieties. We like basmati and jasmine rice!