Best Sweet Onion And Swiss Rice Casserole Recipes

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VIDALIA ONION AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This came from my sister who got it from her sister-in-law at a family reunion. Onions have mild sweet flavor -- not over powering. Makes excellent side dish.

Provided by Bengie

Categories     White Rice

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup white rice (cook as directed with 1 tsp. salt)
7 cups vidalia onions, medium diced (Seems like a lot, but it cooks down)
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups half-and-half or 1 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 1/2 cups swiss cheese, grated (1/2 pound)

Steps:

  • Sauate onions in butter til soft.
  • Combine ingredients and place in 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
  • Can be made a day ahead. Tastes even better the next day.
  • Makes great leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.4, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 50.7, Sodium 115.4, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.3, Protein 10

SWEET ONION CASSEROLE



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This wonderful combination of sweet onions, Swiss cheese, and rice is a tasty side dish for anything from grilled meats to roasted poultry. It is a favorite in our home, and you'll get rave reviews every time you serve it.

Provided by Bobbie Gibson Paulson

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Preheat 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 the rice. Stir, reduce heat to low, and simmer the rice until it is half-cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain the rice, and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onions until translucent but not browned, about 8 minutes. Mix the cooked onions and the butter from the skillet with the rice, and stir in the half-and-half, salt, and 1 3/4 cup of the Swiss cheese. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Swiss cheese over the top.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the rice is tender and the top is lightly browned, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 552.4 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

SWEET ONION CASSEROLE



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This easy casserole is incredibly tasty. My family asks for it with steak or chicken.-Bobbie McMahan, Anderson, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 large sweet onions, halved and sliced
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 12 crackers)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Place half of onions in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with half of the cracker crumbs and cheese. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WALLA WALLA SWEET ONION-SWISS CHEESE CASSEROLE



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A nice side dish for roast beef or ham. Use Walla Walla Sweets or Vidalia's for this. Regular yellow onions aren't sweet enough.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 medium walla walla onions (or Vidalia's)
2 cups swiss cheese, grated and divided
1 cup saltine, crushed and divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 eggs
3/4 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and cut the onions in half and then quarter the halves. Slice the quarters in food processor fitted with slicing disc.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet and saute onions over medium heat until tender.
  • Place half the onion mixture into a 1 1/2-quart oven-proof casserole.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of Swiss cheese and 1/2 cup cracker crumbs over onions. Repeat layers of onions and cheese.
  • Beat eggs with the half-and-half, salt and pepper. Pour evenly over layered contents of casserole.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet and stir in remaining cracker crumbs. Lightly brown over medium heat. Sprinkle browned crumbs over casserole.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.9, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 136.8, Sodium 626.7, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 14.5

ONION SWISS CHEESE RICE CASSEROLE



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I found this recipe somewhere on the Internet a few years ago and sent it to my mom. She made it and it was very good, so it has become a staple for family dinners. It's a great accompaniment to plain roasted, baked, or grilled meats or fish, and it's just as good reheated as leftovers as it is when first made.

Provided by CatlingMex

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large onions (white or sweet)
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup uncooked rice (not 5-minute or quick cooking style)
2 cups water
8 ounces swiss cheese, grated (plus extra cheese to top casserole, if desired)

Steps:

  • Spray a large casserole dish with Pam. Set it aside.
  • Slice onions into rings and separate them.
  • Bring 2 cups of water and 1/2 cup of rice to a boil. Let it boil for 5 minutes; remove from heat and drain water.
  • Heat 1/2 stick of butter in large skillet and add onions. Let onions sauté until translucent -- not browned.
  • Turn off heat. Stir in rice and mix well. Add cheese and mix well. Add milk and stir mixture.
  • Pour into baking casserole dish. Top with additional cheese if you like. Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 38.4, Sodium 169.6, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 12.1

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