Braised Rice and Onions Recipe

Name: Braised Rice and Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice; 4 quarts rapidly boiling water; 1 1/2 Tb salt; 4 Tb butter; 2 lbs (6 to 7 cups) thinly sliced yellow onions; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp pepper; Salt and pepper; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese; 2 Tb softened butter; 1 Tb minced parsley; A 3-quart fireproof casserole; A hot vegetable dish

Servings: persons

1/2 cup rice
4 quarts rapidly boiling water
1 1/2 Tb salt
4 Tb butter
2 lbs (6 to 7 cups) thinly sliced yellow onions
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese
2 Tb softened butter
1 Tb minced parsley
A 3-quart fireproof casserole
A hot vegetable dish

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2
Drop the rice into the boiling salted water and boil for 5 minutes exactly.
3
Drain immediately.
4
Melt the butter in the casserole.
5
When the butter is foaming in the casserole, stir in the onions.
6
As soon as they are well coated with butter, stir in the rice and seasonings.
7
Cover and cook very slowly in the 300-degree oven for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
8
The rice and onions should become very tender and will usually turn a light golden yellow.
9
Correct seasoning.
10
May be cooked several hours in advance and reheated later.
11
Just before serving, stir in the cream and cheese, and then the butter.
12
Taste again for seasoning.
13
Turn into a hot vegetable dish and sprinkle with parsley.

2222

kcal

Calories

230

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup rice, 4 quarts rapidly boiling water, 1 1/2 Tb salt, 4 Tb butter, and more.

Yes, Braised Rice and Onions falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Rice and Onions

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