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French Onion Butter Rice

Savory French Onion Butter Rice for Cozy Family Dinners

This French Onion Butter Rice combines sweet caramelized onions with buttery broth, making it a cozy and flavorful side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup long grain white rice Avoid instant rice for best results.
  • 1 packet French onion soup mix
  • 2 cups beef broth Use low-sodium for better flavor control.
  • 1 cup water
For the Creamy Top Layer
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Slice into thin pats.

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In the greased baking dish, mix the long grain white rice, French onion soup mix, beef broth, and water until evenly combined.
  3. Slice the unsalted butter into thin pats and scatter them on top of the rice mixture.
  4. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For vegetarian option, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth.

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