Description
This French Onion Butter Rice is an incredibly rich and savory side dish that tastes just like your favorite soup in rice form. By combining condensed French onion soup, beef broth, and fresh caramelized onions, the rice absorbs a deep, umami-packed flavor while baking. Topped with a generous amount of sliced butter that melts into every grain, this dish is the ultimate comfort food to serve alongside a hearty steak or roast chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups long grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup (e.g., Campbell’s)
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, sliced into pats
- 1/2 small onion, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Caramelize Onions
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until they are golden brown and tender.
Assemble
In a 1 3/4-quart baking dish (or similar casserole dish), spread the uncooked rice evenly.
Add Liquids
Pour in the can of beef broth and the can of condensed French onion soup. Add the sautéed onions and give it a very gentle stir just to distribute the onions.
Butter Top
Distribute the pats of sliced butter evenly over the top of the liquid.
Bake Covered
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil or a fitted lid. Bake for 45 minutes.
Finish Uncovered
Remove the foil/lid and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
The Butter Layer: Slicing the butter and placing it on top before baking is crucial. As it melts, it seeps down through the rice, coating every grain in richness.
Sodium Control: Because canned soup and broth can be salty, using unsalted butter and low-sodium beef broth is highly recommended to keep the dish balanced.
Rice Type: Do not substitute instant rice (it will turn to mush) or brown rice (it won’t cook through with this liquid ratio). Stick to standard long-grain white rice.
Tight Seal: Ensure the foil is sealed tightly around the edges. The steam trapped inside is what cooks the rice. If the seal is loose, the rice may end up crunchy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American / French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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