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Close-up of a square serving of creamy french onion butter rice topped with melted cheese and crispy caramelized onions.

Creamy French Onion Butter Rice Bake

  • Author: Ahazzam
  • Total Time: 80 min
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A rich, savory rice side dish baked with caramelized onions and a creamy, buttery sauce, inspired by French onion soup flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of onion soup (or cream of mushroom)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes until the onions are deeply golden brown and caramelized. Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the uncooked rice, beef broth, cream of onion soup, sour cream, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir until the soup mixture is mostly combined with the rice.
  4. Spread the rice mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top the rice with the reserved caramelized onions.
  5. Dot the top of the mixture with the small pieces of butter. Sprinkle the Gruyere cheese evenly over the top.
  6. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rice is tender.
  8. Let the rice rest for 5 minutes before serving. Fluff gently with a fork.

Notes

  • For a quicker onion flavor, you can substitute the fresh caramelized onions with 1 cup of French Onion Soup mix or a packet of dry onion soup mix stirred into the liquid.
  • Use high-quality beef broth for the best savory depth.
  • Gruyere cheese melts well, but Swiss or Provolone are good substitutes.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 65 min
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup cooked
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 780
  • Fat: 16
  • Saturated Fat: 9
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 55
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 13
  • Cholesterol: 35

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