This makes for an impressive, rich brunch, and is one of the best egg dishes for a small crowd—you can cook a lot at one time.

Makes: 4 to 8 servings
Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons (1 ⁄ 2 stick) butter or olive oil

• 4 onions (about 1 pound), sliced

• 1 cup bread crumbs, preferably fresh

• 2 cups grated Gruyère, fontina, or other melting cheese

• 8 eggs

• Salt…