How to Make Sweet Onion Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Onions are a staple ingredient in many dishes, but they truly shine in this sweet onion casserole recipe. With the perfect combination of sweetness and savory flavors, this casserole is sure to become a favorite in your household. Whether you're looking for a comforting side dish or a delicious main course, this recipe is a must-try for any onion lover.

One of the great things about this sweet onion casserole recipe is that it's incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredie...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 2-quart casserole

  • 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 3/4 cup of Swiss cheese. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Swiss cheese over top.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until rice is tender and top is lightly browned, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    323 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 552mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 292mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 312mg