Vidalia Onion Crusted Bread

2 tablespoons butter
1 large Vidalia onion, halved and sliced
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Topping:
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons reserved caramelized onion
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 tablespoon melted butter

In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat; saut onions 10-15 minutes. Reserve 2 tablespoons onions for topping.

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, egg and cheese. Add remaining onions. Pour into a greased 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.

For topping, sprinkle bread batter with cheese, the 2 tablespoons reserved onions and poppy seed. Drizzle the melted butter over top. Bake for 25-35 minutes. Cool.