Savory French Onion Rice Pudding
If you love the deep, cozy flavors of French onion soup, this Savory French Onion Rice Pudding is about to become your new comfort-food favorite. Made with toasted basmati rice simmered in beef broth and milk, then folded with deeply caramelized onions, wine, and thyme, this dish is rich, creamy, and incredibly satisfying. Finished under the broiler with melty Gruyère or Parmesan and mozzarella, it delivers all the savory, cheesy goodness you crave—without hours of cooking!
Savory French Onion Rice Pudding
This Savory French Onion Rice Pudding is a creamy, comforting dish inspired by French onion soup, made with toasted basmati rice, caramelized onions, and melty cheese. Rich, savory, and ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the perfect cozy side
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter for toasting the rice
- 1 cup uncooked Basmati Rice
- 2½ cups beef broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 3 tbsp butter for the onions
- 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup white wine
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ¼ cup grated parmesan or gruyere
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- In a medium pot, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add the 1 cup uncooked basmati rice and toast for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Add 2 1/2 cups beef broth and 1 cup whole milk. Tip to prevent curdling: keep heat at medium or lower, add the milk while stirring, and maintain a gentle simmer. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate skillet, melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and cook 20–30 minutes until deep golden and caramelized. Deglaze with 1/4 cup white wine. Add 1 tbsp Worcestershire, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, and 1 tsp dried thyme. Simmer 2–3 minutes, then stir into the rice.
- Transfer the mixture to a skillet or baking dish. Top with Parmesan or Gruyere and mozzarella. Broil 2–4 minutes until bubbly and browned.
