Scalloped St. Augustine Sweet Onions

• butter or 3 tablespoons margarine↗3 tablespoons
• medium sweet yellow onions, sliced↗3
• cup chopped green sweet pepper1⁄4 cup
• tablespoons chopped pimiento2 tablespoons
• process swiss cheese, torn↗3 ounces
• cup finely crushed saltine crackers (28 crackers)1 cup
• eggs, beaten↗2
• half-and-half or 3/4 cup light cream↗3⁄4 cup
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground black pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, melt the 3 tablespoons butter or margarine over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add onions and sweet pepper; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender.

3. 3

   Remove from heat.

4. 4

   Stir in pimiento.

5. 5

   Place half of the onion mixture in the bottom of a 2-quart square or oval baking dish; spread evenly.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with half of the cheese, then half of the finely crushed crackers.

7. 7

   Top evenly with remaining onion mixture, then remaining cheese.

8. 8

   In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half or light cream, salt, and black pepper.

9. 9

   Pour over layers in baking dish.

10. 10

    In a small bowl, stir together the remaining finely crushed crackers and the 2 tablespoons melted butter.

11. 11

    Sprinkle over layers in dish.

12. 12

    Bake, uncovered in a 325 degree oven about 25 minutes or until set in center.

13. 13

    Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.