Best 8 Sweet Onion Rice Bake Recipes

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Sweet onion rice bake is a classic comfort dish featuring tender rice, caramelized onions, and a creamy cheese sauce. The sweet and savory flavors combine to create a delightful meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weekday dinner or a special dish to serve for a gathering, this versatile recipe is sure to please everyone at the table. From classic versions to more modern variations, let's explore some of the best recipes for sweet onion rice bake.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ONION RICE



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Simple and versatile rice side dish that everyone loves!

Provided by Denyse

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until almost tender. Stir in rice, and continue cooking until coated with oil. When onion is tender and rice begins to brown lightly, season with pepper, and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 2.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

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 RICE BAKE



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
3 pounds sweet onions, chopped
1/2 cup butter
2 cups 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

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, cook onions in butter over medium heat 15-20 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently., In a large bowl, combine cheese, cream, parsley, salt, pepper, rice and onions. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with paprika. Bake 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SWEET ONION RICE CASSEROLE



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We pared down this creamy onion casserole from Julie Rea of Battle Ground, Washington. It's warm, comforting and perfect for a cool evening. "Everyone who tries it, loves it," Julie says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup uncooked instant rice
2-1/2 cups chopped sweet onions
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in the cheese, cream and rice. , Transfer to a 2-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SWEET ONION RICE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Sweet Onion Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 two quart casserole

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
7 -8 cups chopped sweet onions, Vidalia or other sweet onion
1/4 cup melted real butter
2/3 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook rice in 5 cups boiling water for 5 minutes; drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the onion in butter until golden.
  • Combine all, mix well, and pour into greased 2-quart casserole.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.
  • Note: this is an adopted recipe, and I (Julesong) haven't yet made it. I think it could also benefit from a clove of garlic and some chopped green onions and a little Parmesan on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1424.8, Fat 66.1, SaturatedFat 41.2, Cholesterol 181.7, Sodium 2756.8, Carbohydrate 194.2, Fiber 16.9, Sugar 48.3, Protein 22.2

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

POMEGRANATE BAKED RICE AND ONIONS WITH DILL



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This tangy-sweet casserole is adapted from Shimi Aaron, an Israeli chef also known for his elaborate chocolate babkas. In this colorful dish, a layer of short-grain rice studded with pine nuts and dill is bathed in pomegranate juice and honey, and topped with shingles of red and yellow onions. When it emerges from the oven, the onions glisten like jewels, and the rice is fragrant, tender and a little sticky. Serve this as a meatless main course with a crisp salad, or as scene-stealing side dish alongside a simple roast chicken or fish.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     casseroles, grains and rice, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegan butter, plus more for greasing the pan
3 medium yellow onion, peeled
2 medium red onions, peeled
1 3/4 teaspoons fine sea or table salt, plus more as needed
1/2 cup pine nuts
6 small or 3 large shallots, thinly sliced
1 cup Arborio or other short-grain rice
1 tablespoon baharat (or use another aromatic spice blend, such as garam masala)
1 cup coarsely chopped dill (or use any combination of dill, cilantro and mint), plus more for serving
1 1/2 cups unsweetened pomegranate juice
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey or agave
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
Plain Greek yogurt, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees and lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or large, shallow gratin dish.
  • Coarsely chop one of the yellow onions. Cut the remaining yellow and red onions from root to stem into ¾-inch-thick wedges and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine chopped yellow onion, 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, partly covered, until onions are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain onions, saving the onion broth. (You should have about ¾ to 1 cup broth.) Transfer onions to a bowl, and set aside broth and onions.
  • In the same skillet (no need to clean it), melt 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add pine nuts and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in shallots and cook until tender, 4 to 6 minutes longer.
  • Add rice and cooked chopped onion. Stir in baharat, 1 teaspoon salt and 3 tablespoons onion broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until rice softens slightly and absorbs most of the liquid, about 15 minutes. If the mixture starts to stick to the pan, add another tablespoon or two of onion broth.
  • Stir in dill. Spoon rice mixture into the prepared baking dish in an even layer. Shingle onion wedges on top, alternating between red and yellow onions.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together pomegranate juice, olive oil, honey, pepper, remaining ¾ teaspoon salt and ½ cup onion broth. Pour over the onions and rice.
  • Cover pan with foil and bake for 50 minutes. Uncover pan and continue to bake until the rice is tender and onions are soft, glossy and sticky, about 35 to 45 minutes longer. Serve with yogurt, if you like, and more dill.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water.
  • Add a teaspoon of dried thyme or rosemary for a more savory dish.
  • If you like a little heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño.
  • For a cheesy variation, stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese before baking.
  • Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.

Conclusion:

Sweet onion rice bake is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its sweet and savory flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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