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creamy buttery French onion rice in a white ceramic dish with golden edges and fresh parsley garnish

Buttery French Onion Rice

Creamy rice dish bursting with caramelized onion flavor and rich butter notes - the ultimate comfort food side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French-inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Melt 2 tbsp butter with olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized (about 15 minutes).
  2. Push onions to one side of pan. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to empty space and melt.
  3. Add rice to melted butter and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly translucent around edges.
  4. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until combined with rice.
  5. Pour in beef broth and scrape up any browned bits from pan bottom. Bring to boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  7. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with fork.
  8. Sprinkle with Gruyère cheese and parsley before serving.

Notes

For vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth. Leftovers keep refrigerated for 3 days - reheat with splash of broth to refresh texture.