Description
French Onion Butter Rice is a delightful comfort food that combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions and creamy melted cheese with fluffy long-grain rice. This easy-to-make dish transforms any meal into a gourmet experience, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. With its savory-sweet profile and inviting aroma, this recipe will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and slice the onions.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and toast for 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Gradually add the beef broth, garlic powder, and thyme. Increase heat to bring to a simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 18-20 minutes until rice absorbs all liquid.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle cheese on top, cover for a few minutes until melted. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg