6	Large	Sweet onions, thinly sliced
1/4	Cup	Butter
1	Can ( 10 3/4 oz.)	Condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2	Cup	Milk
1/8	Tsp.	Pepper
3	Cups	Shredded swiss cheese, divided
6	Slices (3/4" thick)	French bread
2	Tbsp.	Butter or Margarine, melted

In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender, about 12 minutes. In a bowl, combine the soup, milk, pepper and 2 cups cheese. Stir into onions.

Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Brush bread slices with melted butter on one side. Arrange buttered side up over cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350degrees for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. If desired, broil 4-6 inches from heat until bread is golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

YIELD: 6-8 Servings