Make Ahead Scrambled Eggs Recipe

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Meet the Cook: As a high school vice principal with a 5-year-old daughter, I especially appreciate the convenience of this dish. I've served it for breakfast and also as part of a full brunch buffet along with breads, biscuits, bagels and side salads. -Diane Sackfield, Kingston, Ontario

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Make Ahead Scrambled Eggs Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
12 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
1 cup soft bread crumbs

Directions

In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add flour, cook and stir until the mixture begins to bubble. Gradually stir in milk; bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Stir in cheese until melted; set aside. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Add eggs and salt; cook and stir until the eggs are completely set. Add the cheese sauce and broccoli; mix well.
Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Melt the remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 354 calories, 25 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 376 mg cholesterol, 701 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Make-Ahead Scrambled Eggs in Country Woman March/April 1997, p31