Description
French Onion Butter Rice is a flavorful and comforting side dish that is easy to make. This baked rice dish combines the rich flavors of French onion soup mix with buttery goodness, creating a delicious accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 packet (1 ounce) dry French onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the dish: In a 9×9-inch baking dish, combine the rice, beef broth, dry French onion soup mix, olive oil, and black pepper. Stir well to mix.
- Add butter: Place slices of butter on top of the mixture.
- Bake: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff and garnish: Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of chicken and beef broth.
- Enhance the dish with sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions for added depth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
