Description
Savory French onion butter rice elevates comfort food with caramelized onion depth and rich, creamy butter. Silky grains promise a luxurious side dish that brings classic French flavors directly to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup (296 milliliters) long grain rice
- 14.5 ounces (411 grams) beef broth
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) french onion soup
Dairy and Fat:
- 1 stick (113 grams / 4 ounces) butter
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F, preparing a standard 8×8 inch baking dish for the rice preparation.
- Distribute the uncooked rice uniformly across the bottom of the baking dish to create an even layer.
- Gently cascade beef broth over the rice, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Pour French onion soup across the rice, allowing liquid to settle evenly throughout the dish.
- Carefully slice butter into thin pats, strategically placing them across the surface of the liquid-covered rice.
- Securely wrap the baking dish with aluminum foil, creating a tight seal to trap moisture during initial cooking.
- Bake the covered dish for 25 minutes, allowing rice to absorb liquid and begin softening.
- Remove foil and return dish to oven, continuing to bake for an additional 25 minutes until rice develops a golden, slightly crisp top.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes to allow final moisture absorption.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finish before serving warm.
Notes
- Always use cold butter cut into thin pats for even melting and distribution across the rice surface.
- Consider using low-sodium broth to control salt levels, especially for those watching sodium intake.
- Swap beef broth with vegetable broth to create a vegetarian version of this comforting side dish.
- Let the rice rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to allow liquid absorption and achieve perfectly fluffy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg