Description
This comforting French Onion Rice recipe combines fragrant long grain white rice with rich condensed French onion soup and beef broth, baked to perfection with buttery goodness. Perfect as a flavorful side dish for any meal, it is easy to prepare and offers a delicious twist on traditional rice dishes.
Ingredients
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Main 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: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the rice mixture.
- Rinse the rice: Wash the long grain white rice under cold running water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Combine ingredients: In an 8×8-inch baking dish, mix the rinsed rice, condensed French onion soup, and beef broth thoroughly to evenly distribute flavors.
- Add butter: Place evenly sliced salted butter over the top of the rice mixture to melt during baking and add richness.
- Cover the dish: Seal the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture and help the rice cook evenly.
- Bake covered: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake covered for 30 minutes to soften the rice.
- Uncover and bake further: Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes, allowing the rice to become tender and absorb the liquid.
- Finish and serve: Fluff the cooked rice gently with a fork to separate grains, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot for a savory side dish.
Notes
- Rinsing the rice helps prevent it from becoming overly sticky.
- Using canned condensed French onion soup simplifies flavoring, but homemade soup can be substituted for a fresher taste.
- Keep the baking dish tightly covered while baking initially to ensure the rice cooks through.
- Butter adds richness but can be adjusted to taste or substituted with a dairy-free alternative if needed.
- Fresh parsley adds color and a hint of freshness as a garnish.
