Mushroom-and-Egg Casserole

By á-1025

Ingredients

• 4 slices prosciutto (about 1-1/2 ounces) or bacon
• 8 scallions or green onions, thinly sliced (about 2/3 cup)
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 pound fresh shiitake* and/or button mushroom, sliced
• 8 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (10 ounces)

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 55mins

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a large skillet, cook prosciutto or bacon until crisp: drain off drippings and crumble prosciutto or bacon. Set aside.
2.Wipe pan clean. Cook scallions in same skillet in butter or margarine over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove skillet from heat.
3.In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, and pepper. Stir in cheese and the mushroom mixture. Pour into a greased 2-quart rectangular (12x7-1/2x2-inch) baking dish.
4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until puffed and a knife inserted off-center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.
*Note: Remove and discard the tough stems from the shiitake mushrooms before slicing them.