1-Getting started with this French Onion Mushroom Baked Risotto recipe is straightforward and fun. Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C if it’s fan-forced, which helps everything cook evenly. This method makes the process less hands-on than traditional stovetop risotto, perfect for home cooks and busy parents alike.

2-First, boil the 2 cups of chicken stock and 2½ cups of water in a saucepan, then stir in the 35g of French onion simmer soup mix until it’s fully dissolved. Keep this mixture warm on the stove. Next, heat half of the ½ cup olive oil in an oven-proof pan over medium-low heat and cook the 2 medium thinly sliced onions for about 10 minutes until they’re lightly caramelized.

3-After removing the onions, use the same pan to heat the remaining oil over medium heat. Add the 300g sliced button mushrooms and 1 tablespoon thyme leaves, cooking them for 5-7 minutes until browned and fragrant. This step brings out the earthy flavors that make the dish special.

4-Once the mushrooms are ready, return the onions to the pan and pour in the ¾ cup white wine. Let it simmer until it’s reduced by half, which takes just a few minutes and adds a nice depth. Stir in the 1½ cups arborio rice and cook for 1 minute to lightly toast it.

5-Now, add the warm soup and stock mixture, give it a good stir, cover the pan, and bake it in the oven for 20-25 minutes. The rice should end up tender yet moist, creating that creamy consistency. For an extra twist, remove it from the oven, stir in half of the 1 cup grated parmesan, make small holes in the risotto, and crack 5 medium or 6 small eggs into those holes.

6-Cover and bake for another 8 minutes until the eggs are set. A helpful tip is to crack the eggs into a small bowl first to avoid breaking the yolks or getting burns from the hot pan. Once done, serve it topped with the remaining parmesan, extra thyme sprigs, and a dash of pepper to taste. The whole cooking process takes about 55 minutes, making it ideal for weeknights. If you’re looking for more baking ideas, check out our guide on baked cinnamon sugar donuts for another easy recipe.