EASTER BRUNCH LASAGNA

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Ham, broccoli and hard-cooked eggs are terrific together in this unique brunch lasagna. I came up with the recipe for a family gathering. Muffins and fresh fruit are all I add to nicely round out the meal. -Sarah Larson, La Farge, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
3 cups whole milk
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
2 cups diced fully cooked ham
1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 hard-boiled large eggs, finely chopped

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the onions, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce. , Spread a fourth of the white sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, half of the ham and broccoli, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, half of the eggs and a fourth of the white sauce. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining noodles, white sauce and cheeses., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.