Baked Onions

6 to 8 medium-size onions, peeled and halved
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Butter

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place the onion halves in buttered muffin cups.

Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.

Add a pat of butter to the top of each.

Bake for 45 minutes or until the onions are golden on top.

Serve the onions hot.