Ham and Mushroom Baked Eggs

My mother always makes this excellent egg and mushroom breakfast casserole for Christmas brunch. It's wonderful.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 313 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup diced ham
• ¼ cup diced onion
• 12 eggs, beaten
• 6 small mushrooms, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Make the cheese sauce: Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan on top of the stove. Quickly stir the flour into the saucepan until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the milk, salt and pepper; continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and thick. Finally, stir in the cheese until it is melted.

Step 3

Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Step 4

In a skillet, saute butter and onions. Pour the beaten eggs and ham into the skillet; scramble until set. Fold the mushrooms and cheese sauce into the eggs. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Cover and chill for 30 minutes or overnight.

Step 5

Bake the egg and mushroom casserole for 30 minutes in the 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven.