Description
French Onion Soup Rice is a comforting and flavorful side dish that combines the rich taste of French onion soup with tender rice, baked to perfection. This easy recipe is sure to become a favorite at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
French Onion Soup Mixture:
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed French onion soup
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can beef broth
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Gruyère cheese for topping (optional)
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Rice Mixture: In a 2-quart baking dish, combine the uncooked rice, French onion soup, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine evenly.
- Add Butter: Dot the top of the mixture with butter pieces.
- Bake: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 40–45 minutes until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Fluff Rice: Remove from the oven and gently fluff the rice with a fork.
- Add Toppings: If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan or Gruyère cheese and return to the oven uncovered for 5 minutes to melt.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
- You can make this dish on the stovetop by simmering the mixture in a covered saucepan over low heat for 20–25 minutes.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth and onion soup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
