1 c. crushed saltines
1/4 c. melted butter
3 c. (4 med.) thinly sliced onions
1/4 c. butter
1/2 lb. grated Swiss cheese
1 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
Dash cayenne pepper
3 well beaten eggs
1 c. milk, scalded
Chopped chives

Combine cracker crumbs with 1/4 cup melted butter and press into 9" pie plate. Cook onions in 1/4 cup butter until tender, but not brown. Place in crumb crust. Combine cheese with flour, salt and cayenne; add milk and eggs. Pour over onions, bake in 325 degree oven for 40 minutes or until set. Top with chives.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.