French Onion Rice: Discover This Easy Comfort Dish!
French Onion Rice is an easy and comforting dish made with caramelized onions, rice, and flavorful broth, topped with melted cheese and crispy fried onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 (10.5 oz) can French onion soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can beef broth
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (optional, for topping)
- 1/4 cup crispy fried onions (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10-12 minutes.
- In a baking dish, combine the uncooked rice, caramelized onions, French onion soup, beef broth, garlic powder, black pepper, and thyme. Stir well.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
- If adding cheese, remove the foil, sprinkle shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese over the top, and return to the oven uncovered for 5 more minutes until melted.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Garnish with crispy fried onions and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of thyme based on your taste preference.
- Feel free to substitute the cheese with your favorite variety.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg