Description
Creamy mushroom rice elevates comfort cuisine with earthy umami flavors from Mediterranean kitchens. Hearty grains and sautéed mushrooms blend into a satisfying side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fresh button or cremini mushrooms, sliced thin
- 10 ounces (284 grams) can condensed French onion soup
- 10 ounces (284 grams) can beef consommé
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter, cut into several slices
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Optional Topping:
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and generously spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Directly in the prepared baking dish, thoroughly blend uncooked rice, French onion soup, beef consomme, sliced mushrooms, and Worcestershire sauce until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Strategically arrange butter slices across the entire surface of the rice mixture, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Seal the baking dish completely with aluminum foil, creating an airtight environment for moisture retention during the cooking process.
- Transfer the covered dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb all liquid and develop rich, complex flavors.
- Carefully remove the foil and generously sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top, creating a golden, crispy layer.
- Return the uncovered dish to the oven for an additional 20 minutes, letting the cheese melt and develop a slightly crisp texture.
- After removing from the oven, let the rice rest for 2-3 minutes to settle and absorb remaining moisture.
- Gently fluff the rice with a fork, releasing aromatic steam and creating a light, fluffy texture before serving hot.
Notes
- Opt for low-sodium broth options to control salt intake and create a healthier version of this rich, comforting dish.
- Swap beef consommé with vegetable broth to make a vegetarian-friendly rice recipe that maintains deep, savory flavors.
- Select fresh, high-quality mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for enhanced umami and more complex taste profile.
- Use a ceramic or glass baking dish to ensure even heat distribution and prevent potential burning at the rice edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg