One Pot French Onion Rice is a decadent and incredible side dish for any night of the week, or a holiday! This savory dish can also be transformed into a full meal!
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat.
Add the sliced onion and stir well to coat with the butter.
Allow the onions to cook, stirring every 3-5 minutes for 20-30 minutes until soft, golden brown, and caramelized.
Remove the onions to a plate and set aside.
FOR THE RICE
In the same pot, melt the 2 Tablespoons butter over medium heat.
Add the rice, garlic, thyme, and oregano to the pan and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and beef broth, stir well, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer the rice for 15-20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the rice to sit, covered for 5 minutes.
Remove the lid from the pan and stir in the caramelized onions and both cheeses.
Serve immediately. Leftovers are good stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
NOTE ON ADDING MEAT: You can add 2-3 cups of shredded cooked chicken to make this a complete meal. Simply stir in when adding the caramelized onions and cheese.NOTE ON SERVING SIZE: This serves 10 as a side dish, it will serve 4-6 if using a complete meal.