extreme flavors

3 pounds Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup butter
1 cup uncooked rice
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups half-and-half

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Saut the onions in butter in a large skillet until soft, about 10 minutes.