Sweet Onion Casserole
This Sweet Onion Casserole combines sweet onions, Swiss cheese, and rice, making it a delicious side dish for any meal.
Equipment
- 2-quart baking dish
- large saucepan
- large skillet
Ingredients
Rice and Onions
- ¾ cup uncooked basmati rice
- 5 cups water
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 pounds sweet onions, coarsely chopped
Cream and Cheese
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
- Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, and sprinkle in rice. Stir, reduce heat to low, and simmer rice until it is half-cooked about 5 minutes. Drain rice, and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir onions until translucent but not browned, about 8 minutes. Mix cooked onions and butter in the skillet with rice; stir in half-and-half, salt, and 1 ¾ cup of Swiss cheese. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle remaining ¼ cup Swiss cheese over top.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until rice is tender and top is lightly browned, about 1 hour.
Notes
This casserole pairs well with grilled meats and roasted poultry.
Nutrition
Serving: 1casserole servingCalories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 11gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 552mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 292mgIron: 1mg
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