Vidalia Onion Casserole

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup rice
6 Vidalia onions, chopped
1 stick of butter
1 cup whipping cream
4 ounces Swiss cheese, grated
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper

Preparation

Boil water; add rice, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Cook onions in butter over low heat for 15 minutes. Mix rice, onions and all other ingredients together. Pour into 9- X 13-inch baking dish. Cover and bake for 30 minutes at 350 F. May sprinkle with paprika and parsley flakes before baking.
-From Fran Pearce