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Overnight Brunch Casserole

Name: Overnight Brunch Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups fat-free milk; 5 slices reduced-fat American cheese, chopped; 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham; 2 cups egg substitute; 4 large eggs; TOPPING:; 3 slices whole wheat bread, cubed; 4 teaspoons butter, melted; 1/8 teaspoon paprika

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 40 min. + standing

Makes

12 servings

I love to cook for company and do brunch frequently. Different from most egg bakes, this casserole combines scrambled eggs and a cheese sauce that bake up into a rich and creamy dish. —Candace Hesch, Mosinee, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups fat-free milk
5 slices reduced-fat American cheese, chopped
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups egg substitute
4 large eggs
TOPPING:
3 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
4 teaspoons butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Remove from heat.
In a large nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and green onions in remaining butter until tender. Add ham; heat through. Whisk egg substitute and eggs; add to skillet. Cook and stir until almost set. Stir in cheese sauce.
Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Toss bread cubes with butter. Arrange over egg mixture; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 150 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

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