Sweet Onion Rice Casserole

This is a delicious and rich side dish, good for the holidays!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 1 two quart casserole

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cook rice in 5 cups boiling water for 5 minutes; drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the onion in butter until golden.
4. Combine all, mix well, and pour into greased 2-quart casserole.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.
6. 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.