Best 7 Onion Swiss Cheese Rice Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with Onion Swiss Cheese Rice Casserole, a harmonious blend of savory flavors and comforting textures. This delectable dish, hailing from the kitchens of Alice's Recipes, promises a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Featuring tender rice, sautéed onions, and a medley of melted Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, this casserole embodies the essence of comfort food. Each bite reveals a delightful interplay of textures, from the soft rice to the gooey cheese and the occasional crunch of sauteed onions. Accompanied by two additional delectable rice casserole recipes, namely the Broccoli Cheddar Rice Casserole and the Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole, this article offers a trio of culinary delights to satisfy diverse palates and occasions.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ONION SWISS CHEESE RICE CASSEROLE



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I found this recipe somewhere on the Internet a few years ago and sent it to my mom. She made it and it was very good, so it has become a staple for family dinners. It's a great accompaniment to plain roasted, baked, or grilled meats or fish, and it's just as good reheated as leftovers as it is when first made.

Provided by CatlingMex

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large onions (white or sweet)
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup uncooked rice (not 5-minute or quick cooking style)
2 cups water
8 ounces swiss cheese, grated (plus extra cheese to top casserole, if desired)

Steps:

  • Spray a large casserole dish with Pam. Set it aside.
  • Slice onions into rings and separate them.
  • Bring 2 cups of water and 1/2 cup of rice to a boil. Let it boil for 5 minutes; remove from heat and drain water.
  • Heat 1/2 stick of butter in large skillet and add onions. Let onions sauté until translucent -- not browned.
  • Turn off heat. Stir in rice and mix well. Add cheese and mix well. Add milk and stir mixture.
  • Pour into baking casserole dish. Top with additional cheese if you like. Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 38.4, Sodium 169.6, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 12.1

FRENCH ONION CASSEROLE



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Fans of French onion soup will gobble up this comforting casserole. The 30-minute side dish would be a nice accompaniment to beef entrees.-Margaret McClatchey, Loveland, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 medium onions, sliced
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Dash pepper
3/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup sherry or additional beef broth
1-1/2 cups salad croutons
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, saute onions in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in flour and pepper until blended; gradually add broth and sherry. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., In a microwave, melt remaining butter. Add croutons; toss to coat. Spoon over onion mixture. Sprinkle with cheeses. , Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

WALLA WALLA SWEET ONION-SWISS CHEESE CASSEROLE



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A nice side dish for roast beef or ham. Use Walla Walla Sweets or Vidalia's for this. Regular yellow onions aren't sweet enough.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 medium walla walla onions (or Vidalia's)
2 cups swiss cheese, grated and divided
1 cup saltine, crushed and divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 eggs
3/4 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and cut the onions in half and then quarter the halves. Slice the quarters in food processor fitted with slicing disc.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet and saute onions over medium heat until tender.
  • Place half the onion mixture into a 1 1/2-quart oven-proof casserole.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of Swiss cheese and 1/2 cup cracker crumbs over onions. Repeat layers of onions and cheese.
  • Beat eggs with the half-and-half, salt and pepper. Pour evenly over layered contents of casserole.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet and stir in remaining cracker crumbs. Lightly brown over medium heat. Sprinkle browned crumbs over casserole.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.9, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 136.8, Sodium 626.7, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 14.5

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

CHEDDAR RICE CASSEROLE



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With its blend of garlic, parsley and cheese, this rice casserole makes a savory side dish. It's one of my favorite ways to serve rice. -Nancy Baylor, Holiday Island, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups cooked long grain rice
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup whole milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 588mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

QUICK AND EASY ONE-BOWL CHEESY ONION RICE BAKE



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This dish takes no more than 5 minutes to throw together and when you taste this rice you will eat the whole dish, it is *that* good! you could throw in 2 cups cooked chicken or turkey for a main meal, my family loves spice so I add in some cayenne pepper --- because of the high sodium content in the dry soup mix do *not* to add in any extra salt to this, you could add in the complete package of dry soup mix but for my family's taste we found it to be a little too salty --- all ingredients may be doubled --- this is *delicious*

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Rice

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups water
1 1/2 cus milk
1/2 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
2 cups uncooked instant Minute Rice
1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, well drained (can use 2 cans)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small stalk celery, finely diced (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl whisk together the soups with water, milk and melted butter until well combined.
  • Add in all remaining ingredients including 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese, save the remaining cup to sprinkle on the top; mix to combine.
  • Pour into greased baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese on top and return to oven for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.4, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 61.2, Sodium 1052.7, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 12.8

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

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheese: Swiss cheese is a key ingredient in this casserole, so be sure to use a good quality cheese that melts well. Gruyère or Emmental cheese are also good choices.
  • Cook the rice until it is al dente: You don't want the rice to be mushy, so cook it until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Sauté the onions until they are caramelized: This will add a delicious sweetness and depth of flavor to the casserole.
  • Use a casserole dish that is large enough to hold all of the ingredients: A 9x13 inch casserole dish is a good size.
  • Bake the casserole until it is golden brown and bubbly: This will take about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

This onion Swiss cheese rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. The casserole is cheesy, flavorful, and comforting, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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