Sweet Onion Deep Dish

Name: Sweet Onion Deep Dish
Ingredients: 12 cup butter; 3 lbs coarsely chopped sweet onions (Texas 1015; Vidalia, or Maui Sweets); 1 cup shredded swiss cheese; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 3 cups cooked rice; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; salt; white pepper; paprika

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

12 cup butter
3 lbs coarsely chopped sweet onions (Texas 1015; Vidalia, or Maui Sweets)
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 cup half-and-half cream
3 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
salt
white pepper
paprika

Directions

1

Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium-low heat.
2

Add onions and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently, about 30 minutes.
3

Mix in cheese and cream, then rice, parsley, salt and pepper.
4

Turn mixture into a buttered 13x9 inch baking dish.
5

Sprinkle with paprika.
6

Bake at 325 degrees F until onions are golden, about 1 hour.
7

NOTE: Dish can be prepared one day ahead.
8

Cover dish and refrigerate.
9

Bring to room temperature before baking.