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Overnight Mushroom Egg Casserole

By: Jennifer Green 
"Want to be sure your family's eggs are all ready at the same time on Christmas morning? Try this merry make-ahead breakfast casserole. I sometimes make it heartier by adding some dries beef with the bacon."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 10 eggs
  • 2/3 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the mushrooms; set aside.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat the remaining butter until hot. Add egg mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are completely set. Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish; top with mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with bacon. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 32-36 minutes or until heated through.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2006 by MindyMcC   view full review
A friend of mine served this at a brunch today and it was a big hit! Everyone kept coming...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2006 by Susan Fitzpatrick   view full review
I love this recipe and so does everyone that has ever eaten it. I have been making this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2009 by jrwirtzfeld   view full review
This was better fresh than reheated the next morning, unlike most great egg bakes. The texture...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2008 by ultraviolette   view full review
This just didn't do it for us. The mushroom topping was an odd consistency. I was excited to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2008 by Stephanie   view full review
I made this for Mother's day brunch. It was a hugh hit with everyone. Nice to make it up the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2008 by Lara C.   view full review
This recipe is good. Husband said it tastes like biscuits and gravy with meat and mushrooms. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by THREESMOM   view full review
It's an interesting concept and I think would be better with a little more salt and pepper, or...

 

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