SCRAMBLED EGG CASSEROLE 
1 c. cubed ham or Canadian bacon
1/4 c. chopped green onion
3 tbsp. butter, melted
1 doz. eggs, beaten
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained

Saute ham and onions in butter in large skillet, until onion is tender. Add eggs and cook over medium high heat, stirring to form large soft curds. When eggs are set, stir in mushrooms and cheese sauce (recipe below). Spoon eggs into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Combine 1/4 cup melted butter and 2 1/4 cups bread crumbs, mixing well; spread evenly over egg mixture. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon paprika. Cover and chill overnight. Uncover, cook at 350 degrees until heated thoroughly. Yield 12 to 15 servings.

CHEESE SAUCE:

2 tbsp. butter
2 1/2 tbsp. all purpose flour
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. shredded American cheese

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour. Cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk. Cook over medium heat. Heat until thick, stirring constantly. Add salt, pepper and cheese, stirring until mixture is smooth. Yield about 2 1/2 cups.

 

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