Baked Onions

from the kitchen of a friend


3 medium sweet onions -- sliced and quartered
2 tablespoons butter or margarine -- melted
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 round crackers -- crushed

Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice and quarter onions.
Place in a microwave safe dish and microwave for approximately 8 minutes.
Combine butter, flour, salt and milk. Cook over low heat until thick.
Remove from burner and add cheese.
Stir until melted.
Pour over onions and top with crackers.

Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until onions are tender and top is lightly browned.