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Creamy Baked French Onion Butter Rice

A close-up of a square serving of creamy french onion butter rice topped with crispy, caramelized onions.
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You create a comforting, savory side dish that captures the deep flavor of French onion soup using simple ingredients baked until rich and creamy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups long grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced and caramelized
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the uncooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, beef broth, sour cream, Swiss cheese, melted butter, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Fold in the caramelized onions gently.
  4. Pour the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  5. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 50 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown and the rice is tender.
  8. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • To quickly caramelize the onion, sauté the thinly sliced onion in 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply browned and sweet.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute the beef broth with an equal amount of dry sherry or white wine for the first 10 minutes of cooking, then add the remaining broth.
  • This dish makes an excellent potluck side dish and holds well when kept warm.

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