Copycat Rice A Roni
Copycat Rice-A-Roni Mix combines long grain rice, vermicelli, and savory seasonings for a quick, flavorful side dish that’s ready in minutes. It's a budget-friendly pantry staple you can customize and cook up with just butter and water.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked rice not instant
- 1 cup of broken vermicelli pasta broken into pieces (or orzo)
- 1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
- 6 tablespoons instant chicken or beef bouillon powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder optional
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients and store in airtight container. To Use: Shake or stir dry mixture well. Place 1 cup mix and 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan with 2 1/4 cups water. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
Notes
This mix makes approximately 3 cups of dry mix.
Each 1-cup portion of the dry mix (as per the cooking instructions) yields about 4 servings once cooked.
✅ Total Yield:
- 3 cups dry mix = 3 batches
- Each batch = ~4 servings
- Total = ~12 servings