French Onion Butter Rice
Rich, buttery rice with French onion flavor. The perfect side dish for family dinners and holidays!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more for finishing
- 2 medium yellow onions thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice e.g., basmati or jasmine
- 2 ½ cups beef broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese optional, for a “French onion soup” vibe
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring often, until golden brown and caramelized (20–25 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add rice and stir to coat with onion-butter mixture; cook 2–3 minutes until slightly toasted.
- Pour in broth, add thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid absorbed (18–20 minutes).
- Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and stir in an extra pat of butter.
- Sprinkle cheese over the hot rice, cover for 2 minutes, and let it melt through (Optional).
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.