Best Sweet Onion Rice Bake Recipes

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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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Plan you next casserole dinner with this recipe - sweet onions baked with rice is a delicious one-dish meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 3/4 cups chopped sweet onions
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
3 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded (3/4 cup)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook rice in water as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions in oil 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Sprinkle flour and salt over onions; stir until blended. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring with whisk until blended. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened. Add cooked rice and Gruyère cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Spoon mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg

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.

QUICK AND EASY ONE-BOWL CHEESY ONION RICE BAKE



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This dish takes no more than 5 minutes to throw together and when you taste this rice you will eat the whole dish, it is *that* good! you could throw in 2 cups cooked chicken or turkey for a main meal, my family loves spice so I add in some cayenne pepper --- because of the high sodium content in the dry soup mix do *not* to add in any extra salt to this, you could add in the complete package of dry soup mix but for my family's taste we found it to be a little too salty --- all ingredients may be doubled --- this is *delicious*

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Rice

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups water
1 1/2 cus milk
1/2 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
2 cups uncooked instant Minute Rice
1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, well drained (can use 2 cans)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small stalk celery, finely diced (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl whisk together the soups with water, milk and melted butter until well combined.
  • Add in all remaining ingredients including 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese, save the remaining cup to sprinkle on the top; mix to combine.
  • Pour into greased baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese on top and return to oven for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.4, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 61.2, Sodium 1052.7, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 12.8

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

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