Description
This French Onion Rice recipe is a comforting and flavorful side dish that combines long grain white rice with condensed French onion soup and beef broth. Baked to perfection with butter on top, it results in tender, fluffy rice infused with rich onion and beef flavors, perfect for pairing with a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed French onion soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can beef broth
- ¼ cup (½ stick) salted butter, sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot when you place the rice mixture inside.
- Rinse Rice: Rinse the long grain white rice thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
- Combine Ingredients: In an 8×8-inch baking dish, mix together the rinsed rice, condensed French onion soup, and beef broth until evenly combined.
- Add Butter: Evenly distribute the sliced salted butter over the surface of the rice mixture to add richness and help create a golden top layer.
- Cover Dish: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam and allow the rice to cook evenly.
- Bake Covered: Bake the covered rice in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the liquid and cook through.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the rice is tender and all the liquid has evaporated.
- Fluff and Serve: Fluff the cooked rice gently with a fork to separate the grains, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Rinsing rice helps remove excess starch, resulting in fluffier rice.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for beef broth and use vegetarian French onion soup.
- Make sure the baking dish is tightly covered during the initial baking to prevent drying out the rice.
- Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness but can be omitted if unavailable.
- The recipe makes approximately 6 servings, serving as a side dish.
