Onion and Rice Casserole

• 5 cups water
• salt
• 12 cup long-grain white rice
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 large yellow onions, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
• 6 ounces swiss cheese, grated (a full cup)
• 23 cup half-and-half cream (or milk)

1. Put the water in a saucepan and add 1 tsp salt.
2. Bring to a boil and slowly add the rice.
3. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
5. Melt the butter in a large skillet.
6. Add chopped onions and cook over medium heat until they are shiny and soft, about 5-6 minutes.
7. Place onions in bowl with the rice.
8. Add the grated cheese and the half & half (or milk).
9. Stir to mix well.
10. Taste and correct the seasoning, add up to 1/2 tsp more salt if needed.
11. Spread mixture into a baking dish and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until lightly golden on top.

water, salt, longgrain white rice, butter, yellow onions, swiss cheese, cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/onion-and-rice-casserole-152981 (may not work)