Sweet Onion Casserole
The mix of rice, Swiss cheese, and sweet onions in this recipe is delicious. It’s a great accompaniment to any meal, such as roasted fowl or grilled meats. Every time you serve it, you’ll receive compliments on it—it’s a family favorite.
Ingredients
- One-third cup of raw basmati rice
- Five cups of water
- Half a cup of butter
- Three pounds of finely chopped sweet onions
- One cup of half-and-half
- One and a half tablespoons of salt
- Two cups of Swiss cheese, shredded and divided
Guidelines
- Turn the oven on to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease a two-quart casserole dish.
- In a big saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the rice. For about five minutes, stir, lower the heat to low, and simmer the rice until it is halfway done. After draining, set rice aside
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter; sauté and stir onions for about 8 minutes, or until they are transparent but not browned. In the skillet with the rice, combine the sautéed onions and butter; add the half-and-half, salt, and 1 3/4 cups of Swiss cheese. Spoon mixture into the baking dish that has been prepared, and top with the remaining 1/4 cup of Swiss cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for approximately one hour in a preheated oven, or until rice is soft and top is gently browned.
Nutrition Information
(per serving)
323 Calories
32g Carbs,
11g Protein,
and 17g Fat