Description
Comfort meets elegance in this French onion rice casserole, blending caramelized onions with creamy, cheesy rice. Hearty layers of flavor invite you to savor a delightful twist on classic French comfort cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
Fats and Oils:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Transform sliced onions into a rich, golden delicacy by gently sautéing them in a harmonious blend of butter and olive oil over medium heat, stirring periodically until they develop a deep caramel hue and soft, silky texture. Season with salt and pepper to enhance their natural sweetness.
- Cleanse the rice thoroughly under cold water, ensuring the liquid runs crystal clear to eliminate excess starch and promote fluffy texture.
- Bring beef broth to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan, then carefully introduce the pristine rice, covering the vessel and reducing heat to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the rice to absorb the savory broth, cooking undisturbed for approximately 15-18 minutes until each grain becomes perfectly tender and the liquid completely vanishes.
- Once the rice reaches ideal consistency, fold in the luxurious caramelized onions and sprinkle garlic powder throughout, blending the ingredients with delicate precision.
- Taste and fine-tune the seasoning, adding additional salt and pepper to create a balanced flavor profile that complements the sweet caramelized onions.
- Elegantly transfer the aromatic rice mixture to a serving dish, crowning it with a vibrant garnish of freshly chopped parsley to introduce a pop of color and herbaceous brightness.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop deep, rich flavor without burning them by maintaining medium-low heat and stirring frequently.
- Rinse rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, ensuring each grain remains separate and fluffy when cooked.
- Add a splash of white wine during onion caramelization to enhance the depth and complexity of the dish’s overall taste profile.
- Consider using vegetable broth as a swap for beef broth to make the recipe vegetarian-friendly and lighter in taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 456mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg