Lemony Baked Onions

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Arrange the onion halves in a large, nonreactive baking dish; season with salt.
3. 3
   Add 3/4 cup water to the dish.
4. 4
   Cover the dish with foil.
5. 5
   Bake the onions until tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
7. 7
   Add chopped onion.
8. 8
   Cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.
9. 9
   Stir in the bread crumbs.
10. 10
    Cook, stirring occasionally, until bread crumbs are golden, about 3 minutes.
11. 11
    Add lemon juice; season with salt.
12. 12
    Top the onions with the bread-crumb mixture, dividing evenly.
13. 13
    Return to the oven, and bake until the topping is crisp and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes more.