Creamy Sweet Onion and Rice Bake
Creamy Sweet Onion and Rice Bake layers tender sweet onions with fluffy basmati rice, rich half-and-half, and plenty of melty Swiss for a comforting, cheesy bite. The sweetness of the onions balances the buttery richness, while a golden top adds gentle nuttiness. Serve this cozy casserole for a family dinner, holiday side, or potluck where warm, mellow flavors shine.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Sweet Onion and Rice Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
- 2
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, then sprinkle in the rice. Stir, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the rice is half-cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain the rice and set it aside.
- 3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook and stir the onions until translucent but not browned, about 8 minutes. Combine the cooked onions and butter in the skillet with the rice; stir in the half-and-half, salt, and 1 3/4 cup of Swiss cheese. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Swiss cheese on top.
- 4
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the rice is tender and the top is lightly browned, about 1 hour.
- Calories 483.83 kcal High 24%
- Protein 18.41 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 35.21 g 13%
- Total Fat 28.35 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 18.62 g High 93%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 84.26 mg High 28%
- Sodium 457.3 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 5.21 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 7.29 g --
- Added Sugars 6.21 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 487.47 mg Good Source 38%
- Iron 0.43 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 244.76 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 164.92 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Creamy Sweet Onion and Rice Bake is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Basmati Rice, Butter, Half & Half, and Salt. Each serving provides about 483.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Sweet Onion and Rice Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Basmati Rice, Butter, Half & Half, Salt, Shredded Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Sweet Onion and Rice Bake?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 483.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Sweet Onion and Rice Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Creamy Sweet Onion and Rice Bake healthy?
- Creamy Sweet Onion and Rice Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 483.83 calories and 18.41 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 457.3 mg (20% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 18.62 g (93% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.21 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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