This sweet onion recipe is a wonderful combination of sweet onions, Swiss cheese, and rice. It makes a tasty side dish for any meal, from grilled meats to roasted poultry. A favorite in our home, you’ll get rave reviews every time you serve it.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup uncooked basmati rice
- 5 cups water
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 pounds sweet onions, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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 3/4 cup of Swiss cheese. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Swiss cheese over top.
Step 4
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until rice is tender and top is lightly browned, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 323 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat11g | 54% |
Cholesterol51mg | 17% |
Sodium552mg | 24% |
Total Carbohydrate32g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 11% |
Total Sugars8g | |
Protein11g | |
Vitamin C13mg | 65% |
Calcium292mg | 22% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium312mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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