SCRAMBLED EGG CASSEROLE WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Scrambled Egg Casserole with Cheese Sauce image

This has become the brunch dish I'm known for here in Pearland. The recipe combines the favorite flavors of hearty, old-time country breakfasts with the ease of a modern, make-ahead dish. Try it-you'll enjoy it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

CHEESE SAUCE:
2 tablespoons butter
7-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup chopped green onions
3 tablespoons butter, melted
12 large eggs, beaten
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
TOPPING:
1/4 cup melted butter
2-1/4 cups soft bread crumbs

Steps:

To make cheese sauce, in a large skillet, melt butter; stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add the salt, pepper and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Set aside. , In a small skillet, saute ham and green onion in 3 tablespoons butter until onion is tender. Add eggs and cook over medium heat until eggs are set; stir in mushrooms and cheese sauce. , Spoon eggs into greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine topping ingredients; spread evenly over egg mixture. Cover; chill overnight. Uncover; bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 253mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.