Skillet Onion Bread

From cdkitchen.com

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter, divided
• 1  large sweet onion, halved and sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  tablespoon  jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1  egg, slightly beaten
• 3⁄4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 1  tablespoon poppy seed

Directions

1. In a 10" cast-iron or other heavy skillet with an oven-proof handle, melt 2 Tbs. butter over medium heat making sure sides and bottom of pan are well coated. Add onions, oregano and if using, jalapeno pepper.
2. Cook, stirring occasionaly, until onions are a light golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.
3. Remove 2 tablespoons of onion-mixture, coarsely chop and reserve.
4. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, egg, 1/2 cup cheese and onion-mixture from skillet. Stir just until combined.
5. Pour mixture back into skillet. Top with reserved chopped onion-mixture and remaining cheese.
6. Sprinkle poppy seeds over the top and bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 25 minutes. Cool slightly; cut into wedges and serve.