Onion Cheese Bread

1 tbsp shortening

1/2 cup chopped onions

1 egg, slightly beaten

1/2 cup milk

1 1/2 cups biscuit mix

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

1 tbsp poppy seeds

2 tbsp melted butter

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease an 8 inch square pan.

Melt shortening in a skillet; saute onions until transparent. Set aside.

Combine egg and milk. Add to biscuit mix; stir until moistened.

Stir in onion and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Spread dough in pan. Sprinkle

with remaining cheese, poppy seeds and butter. Bake in preheated oven

for 20-25 minutes.