Baked French Rice Recipe

This creamy, dreamy Baked French Rice Casserole is a family favorite, passed down through generations! Inspired by a recipe from 30 years ago, this comforting dish features tender rice, savory mushrooms, and water chestnuts baked to perfection in a rich and creamy sauce. Get ready for rave reviews – it's guaranteed to become a staple in your own family's recipe book!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 439.4 kcal
Protein 16g
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Ingredients for Baked French Rice

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How to Make Baked French Rice

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup and 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter. Stir until smooth.
  3. Drain one (8 ounce) can of sliced mushrooms and one (8 ounce) can of water chestnuts, reserving the liquid. Add enough water to the reserved liquid to measure 1 1/2 cups.
  4. Add the drained mushrooms, water chestnuts, and the 1 1/2 cups of liquid to the soup mixture. Stir in 2 cups of uncooked long-grain white rice.
  5. Pour the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the top is lightly golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

49g

Carbs

21g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baked French Rice?

Baked French Rice takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Baked French Rice?

Baked French Rice has approximately 439.4 calories per serving, with about 16 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Baked French Rice?

The key ingredients for Baked French Rice are Onion Soup, Butter, Sliced Mushrooms, Water Chestnuts, White Rice. See the full list with measurements above.

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