Easter Brunch Lasagna

Name: Easter Brunch Lasagna
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash white pepper; 3 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained; 2 cups diced fully cooked ham; 1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 4 hard-boiled large eggs, finely chopped

Ham, broccoli and hard-cooked eggs are terrific together in this unique brunch lasagna. I came up with the recipe for a family gathering. Muffins and fresh fruit are all I add to nicely round out the meal. -Sarah Larson, La Farge, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
3 cups whole milk
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
2 cups diced fully cooked ham
1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 hard-boiled large eggs, finely chopped

Directions

In a heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the onions, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce.
Spread a fourth of the white sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, half of the ham and broccoli, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, half of the eggs and a fourth of the white sauce. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining noodles, white sauce and cheeses.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 371 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 715mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.

Originally published as Easter Brunch Lasagna in Taste of Home April/May 2000

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Janet

Nov 20, 2018

Can it be made the day before and heated up?
s_pants

Oct 14, 2018

Delicious!
jodiliz

Dec 11, 2014

Anyone have a suggestion to make this festive for Christmas? I was thinking of adding diced pimentos, wondered if that would look nice with the broccoli?
poe_1237

Jan 4, 2013

pinkiepie, yes you can make it the night before.
poe_1237

Jan 4, 2013

I make this again and again and again! Such a crowd pleaser. Can't say enough good things about it. If you have never tried it, make sure that you do.
poe_1237

Jul 14, 2012

I have made this MANY times. It is so good and always a crowd pleaser at playdates and brunches.
pinkiepie

Jun 28, 2012

Any one who's made this do you think you could make in advance and bake another day?
amytime99

Jan 31, 2010

Don't wait for Easter to try this one! I didn't have a full 3 cups of cheddar on hand, but since it called for hot pepper sauce, I used sharp cheddar for the 1st layer and finished it off with a mexi-blend shred. It was really good! Worth the effort to prepare... it made a nice Sunday brunch. For best results, make sure the ham, broccoli, and especially the eggs are finely chopped.
andrearuwersma

Jan 5, 2010

My husband doesn't usually take seconds, but he did on this meal! Loved it!
hobo22

Oct 31, 2008

substitute choppped spinach for broccoli [email protected]