Description
French Onion Butter Rice is a comforting side dish that brings the rich, savory flavors of classic French onion soup to your dinner table. This one-pot wonder combines buttery long-grain rice with sweet caramelized onions and gooey Gruyère cheese, making it an irresistible addition to any meal. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 large sweet onions (Vidalia or yellow), sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups beef broth (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the rice until well-coated with butter. Pour in the beef broth and add thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover tightly. Simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice absorbs all the liquid.
- Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and stir in the Gruyère cheese until melted. Serve warm, garnished with extra thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg