Soubise - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 -7 cups thinly sliced yellow onions (I used a sweet variety)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup shredded swiss cheese or 1/4 cup cheddar cheese (or both)
1 tablespoon snipped parsley

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300.
In med pan bring water to a boil.
Add rice and 1/2 tsp salt.
Cook uncovered 5 minutes.
Drain.
In 3 qt round casserole stir onions and melted butter until coated.
Bake covered at 300 for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Add the ricee 1/2 tsp salt and pepper.
Bake at 300 for 1 hour.
Remove from oven.
Stir the whipping cream and 2 TBS butter into the rice mixture.
Sprinkle with cheese (s) and parsley.
Serve immediately.