SCRAMBLED EGG CASSEROLE

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There's nothing nicer than a delicious egg dish you can prepare the night before so you're not "scrambling" when guests arrive. With satisfying ingredients like ham and a creamy cheese sauce, this dish is really special. -Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded American cheese
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup sliced green onions
12 large eggs, beaten
1 jar (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
Additional sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute ham and onions in 3 tablespoons butter until onions are tender. Add eggs; cook and stir until eggs are almost set. Stir in mushrooms and cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown. Sprinkle with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 376mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.