HAM AND EGG BREAKFAST CASSEROLES

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I made this breakfast casserole for my family one day as I tried using things up in my fridge. Even my picky children loved it! -Lisa Pogue, Keithville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 2 casseroles (12 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1-3/4 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
24 large eggs
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add Italian seasoning and pepper; saute 1 minute longer. Spread mushroom mixture evenly into two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. , In a large bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, ham, Parmesan cheese and flour. Sprinkle over mushroom mixture. In another large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, mustard and white pepper. Pour over cheese mixture., Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Bake remaining casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting., To use frozen casserole: Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Cover and bake at 350° for 55 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 275mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein.