French onion flavors—rich caramelized onions, savory broth, and gooey melted cheese—make any dish feel indulgent and comforting. If you love the taste of classic French onion soup, you’ll be thrilled to try these recipes that take that same flavor profile and give it a creative spin.
These 11 easy recipes with a French onion twist range from casseroles and pastas to chicken, beef, and even side dishes. Think French onion chicken baked with cheesy goodness, savory pork chops smothered in caramelized onion gravy, or a creamy French onion dip that’s always a hit at parties. You’ll even find cozy twists like French onion mac and cheese or skillet potatoes loaded with onions and melted cheese.
What makes these recipes so special is that they bring bold flavor with simple ingredients. Caramelized onions add natural sweetness, beef or vegetable broth deepens the richness, and melted cheese ties everything together in a comforting, crave-worthy dish.
Perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday gatherings, or cozy weekends at home, these French onion–inspired recipes are hearty, satisfying, and easy to make. With just one twist, you can turn everyday meals into something truly memorable.
French Onion Casserole
This French onion casserole is the epitome of easy comfort food you can make with kitchen staples. The combination of soups give it ample flavor and moisture, all wrapped up in a creamy package. Fo ahead and save this, because you’ll want to add it to your rotation.
Crunchy French Onion Chicken
Baked chicken gets an easy and epic transformation with two simple ingredients: crushed French fried onions and a beaten egg to help them stick. For a mess-free countertop, place the onions in a zip-top bag before crushing them.
French Onion Mac and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese gets a French onion twist with the addition of onions, thyme, and gruyere (which you shouldn’t substitute if you can help it because it’s essential to the finished product’s flavor). The combination of comfort foods is decadent and delicious, and this recipe comes together in just 40 minutes.
French Onion Pork Chops
This twist on pork chops is simple and quick, requiring only six ingredients and 35 minutes to make. If you’re serving a warm carbohydrate, such as potatoes, pasta, or rice as a side, go ahead and make a double batch of the sauce.
French Onion Chicken
This easy and delicious baked chicken recipe is the perfect pick for those weeknights when you don’t want to think too hard about dinner. Dry onion soup mix, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream go a long way flavor-wise in a relatively short amount of time. For a version with less salt, use a smaller amount of dry onion soup or swap it out for a low-sodium version.
French Onion Chicken
This easy and delicious baked chicken recipe is the perfect pick for those weeknights when you don’t want to think too hard about dinner. Dry onion soup mix, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream go a long way flavor-wise in a relatively short amount of time. For a version with less salt, use a smaller amount of dry onion soup or swap it out for a low-sodium version.
Stuffed French Onion Chicken Meatballs
“Made this for my meatball hating family last week because I thought it looked great — they were asking me to make it again before the meal was over,” says community member ralanw. “Made it just as it’s written, don’t think I would change anything (except make lots more sauce!). The mozzarella stuffing is a neat touch, but it would have been just as good to top with shredded mozz. Don’t overwork the meatballs and you’ll have a great and surprisingly quick and easy meal that everyone will love.”
