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French Onion Rice Recipe

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French Onion Rice is a flavorful and comforting side dish made by baking long grain rice with rich French onion soup, beef broth, and buttery pats to create a savory, tender, and aromatic rice dish perfect for pairing with meats or enjoying on its own.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain rice (Do not use instant rice as the texture will be overcooked and mushy)
  • 10.5 ounces (1 canned) French onion soup (undiluted, Campbell’s soup brand recommended)
  • 1¼ cup (10 ounces) beef broth
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter (sliced into 1 tablespoon pats)
  • 1 teaspoon roughly chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Lightly spray an 8×8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Rinse Rice: Rinse the long grain rice under cold water using a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. This step reduces excess starch, resulting in fluffier rice.
  3. Combine Ingredients: In the prepared baking dish, stir together the rinsed rice, undiluted French onion soup, and beef broth just until combined, ensuring even distribution.
  4. Add Butter: Arrange the sliced butter pats evenly on top of the rice mixture to add richness and enhance flavor as it bakes.
  5. Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the liquid and partially cook.
  6. Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes uncovered, until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid has been completely absorbed. (Typically, 15 minutes uncovered works, but some ovens may require 20 minutes.)
  7. Fluff and Serve: Fluff the cooked rice gently with a fork, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot alongside your favorite main dishes.

Notes

  • Use long grain rice only; instant rice will become mushy due to overcooking.
  • Rinsing the rice is crucial for fluffiness by reducing surface starch.
  • Using undiluted French onion soup ensures a rich flavor; do not add extra water.
  • Butter pats on top help create a luscious texture and depth of flavor.
  • Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your oven’s accuracy.
  • This dish complements beef, chicken, or pork mains very well.

Keywords: French Onion Rice, baked rice, side dish, French onion soup, beef broth, buttery rice

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