Sweet Vidalia Onion Custard Bread

This is a yummy breakfast or brunch bread. Printed in my local newspaper last year.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  large  vidalia onion, halved & sliced
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 3⁄4 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  large egg, beaten

• TOPPING

• 1⁄4 cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1  tablespoon poppy seed
• 1  tablespoon  melted butter

Directions

1. In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; saute onion 10-15 minutes.
2. Reserve 2 Tbsp.
3. onions.
4. In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
5. Stir in milk, egg and cheese.
6. Add onions.
7. Pour into greased 9-inch deep dish pie plate.
8. Topping: Sprinkle with cheese, reserved onions and poppy seeds.
9. Drizzle with butter.
10. bake at 400 degrees until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
11. Cool slightly; cut into wedges and serve warm.