Sweet Onion Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup uncooked basmati rice
• 5 cups water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 pounds sweet onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups Swiss cheese, divided

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 2-liter baking dish.
2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the rice. Stir, reduce heat, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the rice and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent but not browned, about 8 minutes.
4. Combine the cooked onions and butter in the skillet with the cooked rice. Stir in the half-and-half, salt, and 1 3/4 cups of Swiss cheese.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Swiss cheese over the top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until the rice is tender and the top is golden brown, about 1 hour.
7. Enjoy your delicious sweet onion casserole!