Baked Garlic Rice Pilaf

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This is so good, it's hard to stop eating it. Great texture with crunchy edges, great flavor with garlic and black pepper. I like to serve it with poultry, pork, or fish. Plan ahead, it bakes for 70 minutes.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375.

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Heat butter in a skillet.

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Add garlic and rice and cook until both are golden brown.

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Add 1 cup of broth and the salt and pepper.

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Bring to a boil and pour into a covered casserole.

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Bake for 25 minutes.

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Stir in remaining 1 1 / 2 cups broth.

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Cook for another 45 minutes.

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This can be doubled without increasing the cooking time.

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Ingredients

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butter, garlic cloves, long-grain white rice, chicken broth, salt, black pepper