Sweet Onion Bake

• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 medium sweet onions, chopped (about 2 c.)
• 8 ounces swiss cheese, shredded
• 3/4 cup saltine, finely crushed (about 20 crackers)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1. Melt 4 T. butter in a skillet.
2. Add the onions and saute' for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
3. Place half of the onions in a 8X8 Baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
4. Sprinkle with half of the cheese and 1/4 cup cracker crumbs.
5. Top with remaining onions and cheese.
6. Whisk eggs and next three ingredients and pour over onion mixture.
7. Melt remaining 2 T. butter and add the remaining 1/2 cup cracker crumbs.
8. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until crumbs are lightly browned.
9. Sprinkle crumbs evenly over the onion mixture and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and set.

butter, sweet onions, swiss cheese, saltine, eggs, salt, fresh ground pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-onion-bake-167245 (may not work)