My French onion soup rice recipe, sometimes called stick of butter rice, is made with just 5 ingredients and is a great side dish to almost any meal. I use a pack of Lipton Onion Soup Mix along with a can of French onion soup to give this rice unbelievable flavor.

 

Stick of butter rice

If you like french onion soup, I highly recommend trying this French onion rice. It’s got a wonderful texture and delicious onion flavor.

A good side dish can make or break a meal and this rice recipe has been one of my favorites lately. I especially love that it is a dump and bake recipe that doesn’t require much preparation time.

The other thing I enjoy about this recipe is the punch of flavor. If you are someone that likes a more plain, mild taste, this might not be for you.

I decided to add a pack of Lipton Onion Soup mix to a standard stick of butter rice recipe to really amp up the French onion flavor. It really is so tasty, even my kids love it!

Want more rice recipes be sure to try this copycat Texas Roadhouse seasoned rice and cheesy rice.

Why you’ll love this French onion soup rice recipe

• Simple ingredients. You might already have the 5 ingredients needed to make this recipe.
• Dump and bake. This is a great hands off recipe. Combine all of the ingredients in the baking dish and bake.
• Flavorful side dish. The flavor of this rice is next level.

Ingredients

The best thing about this French onion rice is that you only need a few simple ingredients.

• Rice – Use long grain white rice for this recipe. Be sure not to use instant rice.
• French onion soup – You can find the canned French onion soup in the soup aisle.
• Lipton onion soup mix – I like adding this soup mix for extra onion flavor.
• Beef broth – Beef broth or beef stock will work.
• Butter – Unsalted butter is sliced and placed on the rice for rich flavor.

How to make French onion soup rice

I am giving you step-by-step photos to help walk you through the cooking process. Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe.

Step one: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Heather’s recipe tips

• Cover the rice with liquid. Be sure to cover the rice with the liquid. This will help cook the rice perfectly.
• Cover the rice with foil. You will want to cover the baking dish tightly with foil for the first 30 minutes of cooking. This helps to actually cook the rice.
• Feeding a crowd. You can double the ingredients and bake in a 9 x 13 if you are serving a crowd.

Variations

There are a few alterations you could make to this rice recipe. Here are a few suggestions:

• Broth – You can substitute the beef broth with chicken or vegetable broth for a slightly different flavor. You could also use beef consomme.
• Rice – I like long grain white rice for this recipe. You could substitute with basmati or jasmine rice. You could use brown rice but you will need to add about 15-20 minutes extra cook time.
• Vegetables – Try adding sliced onions or frozen peas and carrots.
• Cheese – If you want to make this cheesy rice, you can add shredded provolone or Swiss cheese to the top of the rice for the last 5 minutes of cook time.

What to serve with French onion rice

I like serving this rice with a variety of things like baked pork tenderloin, Lipton onion soup meatloaf, and slow cooker BBQ beef.

Storage

Let any leftover rice cool and then cover and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can reheat in the oven, microwave, or on the stove.

Freeze any leftovers in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Frequently asked questions

More easy side dish recipes

• Buttered noodles
• Seven layer salad
• Corn pudding
• Baked Velveeta mac and cheese

If you try this French onion soup rice recipe please let me know in the comments below. I enjoy hearing from you.