Description
A comforting and flavorful French Onion Soup Rice casserole combining tender long grain rice with rich beef broth and savory French onion soup, baked to perfection with pats of butter and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Base
- 1 1/4 cup long grain rice, uncooked
Liquid Ingredients
- 14.5 oz can beef broth
- 10.5 oz can French onion soup
Fat
- 1 stick butter, cold
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it ready for baking the rice casserole evenly.
- Prepare Rice: Spread the uncooked long grain rice evenly in an 8×8 inch baking pan, ensuring an even layer for cooking.
- Add Liquids: Pour the entire cans of beef broth and French onion soup evenly over the rice, allowing the rice to absorb the flavorful liquids as it bakes.
- Add Butter: Distribute cold pats of butter uniformly over the rice and liquid mixture to enrich the texture and flavor.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the baking pan tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to allow the rice to begin cooking through and absorb the broth.
- Uncover and Continue Baking: Remove the foil cover and bake for an additional 25 minutes to brown the top, creating a golden crust and finishing the cooking process.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, remove from oven and sprinkle fresh parsley over the top before serving to add a fresh herbal note and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use an 8×8 inch baking pan for even cooking and proper liquid absorption.
- Do not stir during baking to allow a crust to form on top.
- Butter should be cold to create pockets of richness during baking.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, fresh flavor and color contrast.
- This recipe serves 6 as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
