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Sweet Onion Casserole

Source: Cooking Light

If you like Sweet Vadalia Onions, this is a really great side dish

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbls. canola oil
  • 1 Tbls. butter
  • 4 cups chopped sweet vadalia onions (about 1-3/4 lb.)
  • 1/2 c. uncooked long-grain rice
  • 2/3 c. low-fat milk
  • 1/2 c. Gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 t. salt
  • 1/4 t. ground black pepper
  • 1/8 t. ground allspice

Topping

  • 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbls. fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over low heat. Add oil and butter; swirl to coat. Add onions and sauté about 25-35 minutes until browned and caramelized. Place onions in a large bowl.

Cook rice in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain.

Stir rice, milk, Gruyere cheese, salt, pepper and allspice into onions.

Spoon onion mixture into an 8x8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese.

Bake covered at 325 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes. Top with parsley and serve.

NOTE: Serves 6.