Sweet Onion Rice Bake
You'd be hard-pressed to find me serving a different rice dish at Easter. Guests have come to expect this rich and creamy, comforting casserole every year...and I'm happy to oblige!—Carol Weber, Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska 18 ServingsPrep: 50 min. Bake: 45 min.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
- 3 pounds sweet onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Directions
- Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large
- skillet, cook onions in butter over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or
- until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently.
- In a large bowl, combine the cheese, cream, parsley, salt, pepper,
- rice and onions. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish;
- sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until
- golden brown. Yield: 18 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup equals 227 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 206 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.