Description
A simple and flavorful oven-baked rice dish infused with the savory essence of French onion soup, perfect as a side for any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) French onion soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (or Muenster cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a 9×13 inch casserole dish, combine the rinsed long-grain rice, French onion soup, beef broth, and melted salted butter. Stir well.
- Cover the casserole dish tightly with foil.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the rice is tender and fully cooked.
- Remove the foil and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Sprinkle the shredded Gruyere cheese evenly over the top of the rice.
- Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your oven baked French onion rice.
Notes
- Ensure you use long-grain white rice. Other rice varieties like instant, brown, jasmine, or basmati will not yield the correct texture.
- Beef stock or bone broth can be used instead of beef broth. Chicken or vegetable broth are also acceptable alternatives.
- For lower sodium intake, use unsalted butter and consider salt-free beef broth. You can add a 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt if using unsalted butter.
- If Gruyere cheese is unavailable or too costly, Muenster, provolone, or mozzarella are excellent substitutes.
- Rinsing the rice before cooking is crucial to remove excess starch, resulting in fluffier rice. Rinse under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Caramelized onions can be added with the other ingredients for an enhanced flavor profile.
- Always use canned French onion soup, not the dry seasoning mix, as they are not interchangeable.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 316 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 661 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg