Description
A comforting and savory French Onion Rice dish that combines long grain white rice with condensed French onion soup and beef broth, baked to perfection with a buttery finish. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect as a flavorful side for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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 dish.
- Rinse rice: Rinse the long grain white rice 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 the rinsed rice, condensed French onion soup, and beef broth thoroughly to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Add butter: Evenly arrange the sliced salted butter on top of the rice mixture to add richness and help with browning.
- Cover the dish: Tightly cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to trap steam and cook the rice evenly.
- Bake covered: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid.
- Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.
- Finish and serve: Fluff the rice gently with a fork, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- Rinsing the rice helps prevent it from becoming sticky and gummy.
- Butter can be substituted with margarine or olive oil for a different flavor profile.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth and use a vegetarian French onion soup.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice color contrast and fresh flavor but is optional.
- Covering the dish tightly with foil ensures even cooking and prevents the rice from drying out.
- Baking times may vary slightly depending on your oven, so check rice tenderness towards the end of cooking.
