French Onion Rice
French Onion Rice is a rich and savory side dish made with caramelized onions, fluffy rice, and classic French onion flavors. Perfect for family dinners, holiday meals, and comforting homemade recipes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
1½ cups long-grain white rice
1 (10.5-ounce) can beef consommé
1 (10.5-ounce) can French onion soup
1½ cups water
½ teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Caramelize the Onions:
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, for 25–30 minutes, until the onions are deeply golden, soft, and caramelized.
Prepare the Rice Mixture:
While the onions cook, lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add the rice, beef consommé, French onion soup, water, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Add the Onions:
Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the rice mixture.
Bake Covered:
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 30 minutes.
Stir and Continue Baking:
Remove the foil and stir the rice. Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Rest and Serve:
Let the rice stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
For extra richness, sprinkle shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese over the rice during the final 10 minutes of baking.
Use low-sodium consommé and soup if you prefer more control over salt levels.
Yellow onions provide the best balance of sweetness and flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat with a splash of broth or water to keep the rice moist.
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