Baked Garlic Rice Pilaf

Description: 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.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375*.
2. Heat butter in a skillet; add garlic and rice and cook until both are golden brown.
3. Add 1 cup of broth and the salt and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil and pour into a covered casserole; bake for 25 minutes.
5. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups broth; cook for another 45 minutes.
6. This can be doubled without increasing the cooking time.