Vidalia Onion Crusted Bread

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Bread

1. In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat; sauté onions 10 to 15 minutes. Reserve 2 tablespoons onions for topping.
2. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
3. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, egg and cheese.
4. Add remaining onions.
5. Pour into a greased 9 inch deep dish pie plate.

Topping

1. Sprinkle bread batter with cheese, the 2 tablespoons reserved onions and poppy seed.
2. Drizzle the melted butter over top.
3. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes.
4. Cool.