Brunch Egg Casserole Recipe

Summary

Servings10Cuisine
CourseMethod

Ingredients

 Butter/Margarine1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 All purpose flour1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Milk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Half and half1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Shredded sharp cheddar cheese16 Ounce (4 Cups)
 Dried whole thyme1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Dried marjoram1⁄4 Teaspoon (Whole)
 Dried basil1⁄4 Teaspoon (Whole)
 Hard cooked eggs18 , sliced
 Minced parsley1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Bacon1 Pound, cooked and crumbled
 Breadcrumbs1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon, melted

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 539 Calories from Fat 371

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 42 g64.4%

Saturated Fat 20.1 g100.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 517.3 mg172.4%

Sodium 726 mg30.3%

Total Carbohydrates 11 g3.7%

Dietary Fiber 0.44 g1.8%

Sugars 2.7 g

Protein 30 g59.8%

Vitamin A 31.3% Vitamin C 4%

Calcium 44.9% Iron 11.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat, add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk and half-and-half, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Add cheese and herbs, stirring until cheese melts.
Layer half each of egg slices, parsley, bacon, and cheese sauce in a lightly greased 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking dish.
Repeat layers of ingredients.
Combine breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons butter, sprinkle over casserole.
Cover and refrigerate casserole 8 hours or overnight.
Remove from refrigerator, let stand 30 minutes.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes.
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