Description
Creamy French Onion Butter Rice elevates comfort food with caramelized onion magic and rich, buttery depths. Savory, golden-brown goodness delivers a luxurious side dish that turns simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) French onion soup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup water
Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the rice base by combining rice with water in a medium saucepan, bringing to a rolling boil, then reducing heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is completely absorbed and rice becomes tender.
- While rice cooks, create a luxurious sauce by melting butter in a separate pan over medium heat. Introduce French onion soup, garlic powder, and ground black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer and develop rich flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked rice into the aromatic butter sauce. Gently fold and stir to ensure each grain is evenly coated with the savory liquid, distributing flavors thoroughly.
- Continue cooking the rice and sauce together on low heat for an additional 3-4 minutes. This allows the ingredients to harmonize and intensify their combined taste profile.
- Remove from heat and let the rice rest for a moment. Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the surface for a vibrant garnish. Serve immediately while warm and fragrant.
Notes
- Opt for low-sodium French onion soup to control salt levels and make the dish more diet-friendly.
- Toast rice briefly in butter before adding liquid to enhance nutty flavor and prevent clumping.
- Experiment with brown rice for added fiber and nutritional value, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil or plant-based margarine to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 223 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg