Ingredients
1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced3 tablespoons butter, divided1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg1-1/4 cups 2% milk3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Preparation
In a large skillet, cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat until very tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Set aside 2 tablespoons onion mixture; fold remaining mixture into batter. Fold in 1/2 cup cheese.
Pour into a greased 9-in. pie plate. Top with remaining cheese and reserved onion mixture. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over the top.
Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Cut into wedges; serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.
