French Onion Rice Bake

Name: French Onion Rice Bake with Butter and Beef Broth
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice; 2 sticks unsalted butter; 2 (10.5 oz) cans beef broth; 2 (10.5 oz) cans condensed French onion soup

French Onion Rice Bake is a four-ingredient baked rice side dish that combines long-grain white rice, beef broth, and condensed French onion soup with plenty of butter to create a rich, savory casserole with a crispy top.

🌍American 🏷️Rice bake 🏷️Casserole 🏷️Side dish 🏷️French onion Butter rice

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🏷️Beef broth

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Total

1h 5m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$11–$18

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
2 sticks unsalted butter
2 (10.5 oz) cans beef broth
2 (10.5 oz) cans condensed French onion soup

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
3
Pour the two cans of beef broth and two cans of French onion soup into the casserole dish and stir to combine.
4
Add the uncooked rice to the soup mixture and stir well.
5
Slice the two sticks of butter into thin pats and arrange them evenly over the top of the rice and soup mixture.
6
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
7
After 30 minutes, carefully remove the dish from the oven, remove the foil, and stir everything together.
8
Return the dish to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 30 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the top is crispy.
9
Remove from the oven, fluff with a spatula, and serve hot.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use uncooked rice directly in the baking dish — do not pre-cook. The rice absorbs liquid evenly during baking for consistent texture.
Stir the mixture once halfway through baking to ensure even cooking and prevent the bottom from sticking.
Reserve some of the crispy top layer for serving; it provides textural contrast and enhanced flavor against the creamy rice underneath.
Use cold butter cut into pats and distribute evenly across the top before baking to ensure an even, golden crispy crust.

Substitutions

Unsalted butter → salted butter (reduce added salt if using in other components)
Beef broth → chicken broth (lighter, more delicate flavor profile)
Long-grain white rice → jasmine rice (slightly more aromatic, similar cooking time)

Storage & make-ahead

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat covered with foil at 325°F for 15-20 minutes until warmed through.

Equipment

9x13 inch baking dish · oven

Common Questions

Can I make French Onion Rice Bake ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble the dish in the baking dish, cover with foil, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if starting from cold.

What can I substitute for condensed French onion soup?

Use homemade caramelized onions mixed with beef broth, or replace one soup can with additional beef broth and 1-2 tablespoons of soy sauce for umami depth.

How do I know when the rice is done?

The rice should be tender and have absorbed most of the liquid, typically 45-55 minutes in a 350°F oven. The top should be golden brown and crispy.

Can I use a different type of rice?

Long-grain white rice is best for texture and absorption. Short-grain rice may become mushy; brown rice requires additional liquid and longer cooking time.