Description
Comfort meets elegance in this french onion soup rice, blending classic French flavors with hearty rice. Caramelized onions, rich broth, and melted cheese create a luxurious dish that will transport you to a charming Parisian bistro.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups long grain rice, uncooked
- 14.5 ounces (425 milliliters) beef broth
- 10.5 ounces (310 milliliters) french onion soup
Fat/Dairy:
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter, cold
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature of 425 degrees F, ensuring a precise cooking environment.
- Select an 8×8 inch baking pan and distribute the uncooked rice in a uniform layer across the bottom.
- Gently cascade beef broth over the rice, allowing it to spread evenly and begin absorbing liquid.
- Follow the broth by pouring French onion soup across the rice, creating a rich, flavorful base.
- Slice cold butter into thin pats, strategically placing them across the surface of the liquid-covered rice.
- Carefully shield the entire dish with aluminum foil, creating a sealed environment for moisture retention.
- Position the covered pan in the preheated oven and bake for a precise 25-minute interval.
- After the initial cooking period, remove the foil to allow the rice to develop a golden, slightly crisp top layer.
- Return the uncovered dish to the oven for an additional 25 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb remaining liquid and develop a delectable texture.
- Once cooking is complete, remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Serve immediately while the rice is warm and infused with savory beef and onion flavors.
Notes
- Butter distribution matters, slice it evenly to ensure consistent flavor melting across the rice.
- Experiment with low-sodium beef broth if watching salt intake, maintaining the rich taste profile.
- Consider adding caramelized onions on top for extra depth and textural contrast when serving.
- Want a vegetarian version? Swap beef broth with mushroom or vegetable broth for similar umami complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg