OVERNIGHT MUSHROOM EGG CASSEROLE [7]

OVERNIGHT MUSHROOM EGG CASSEROLE [7] image

Yield 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 (4.5 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
10 eggs
2/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the mushrooms; set aside. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat the remaining butter until hot. Add egg mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are completely set. Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish; top with mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with bacon. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 32-36 minutes or until heated through.