Description
French Onion Rice is a comforting and flavorful side dish made by baking long grain white rice with condensed French onion soup and beef broth. This easy oven-baked recipe is enhanced with butter for richness and optionally garnished with fresh parsley, making it a perfect accompaniment to a variety of meals.
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 prepare for baking the rice mixture.
- Rinse Rice: Rinse the long grain white rice under cold water thoroughly until the water runs clear, removing excess starch for fluffier rice.
- Combine Ingredients: In an 8×8-inch baking dish, mix the rinsed rice, condensed French onion soup, and beef broth evenly to ensure the rice absorbs all flavors.
- Add Butter: Evenly distribute the sliced salted butter over the surface of the rice mixture to add richness and moisture during baking.
- Cover and Bake (First Stage): Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam, then bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing the rice to begin cooking and absorb the liquid.
- Uncover and Bake (Second Stage): Remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes. This step helps the rice finish cooking while allowing any excess liquid to absorb or evaporate, resulting in tender rice.
- Fluff and Garnish: Once baked, fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains. Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added color and freshness, then serve hot.
Notes
- Rinsing the rice removes excess starch, preventing the dish from becoming too sticky.
- Using salted butter adds flavor, but if you prefer, unsalted butter can be used and salt can be adjusted.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice color contrast and freshness but is optional.
- Ensure the baking dish is well covered during the first baking stage to prevent drying out.
- This recipe works well as a side dish to beef, chicken, or vegetable mains.
