Brunch Egg Bake Recipe

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1/3 cup sliced green onions
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups diced fully cooked ham
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-3/4 cups milk
• 8 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cheeses; place 3 cups in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish and set aside.

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms, red pepper and onions in butter until tender; drain. Spoon into baking dish. Sprinkle with ham and remaining cheeses.

In a large bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth; stir in eggs, parsley, salt, basil and pepper until blended. Slowly pour over cheeses.

Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Yield: 12 servings.