Night Before Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter or margarine, divided
• 1-1/2 tbsp (22 mL) all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
• 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) milk
• 1-3/4 cups (425 mL) shredded cheese (e.g. Cheddar or Swiss), divided
• 1 cup (250 mL) sliced mushrooms
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) finely chopped onion
• 12 eggs
• 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped or ½ cup (125 mL) chopped ham

Instructions

1. Melt 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and salt. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Add 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) of the cheese, stirring until melted. Set aside.
2. Melt remaining 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter in a large frying pan. Add mushrooms and onion; sauté until tender and liquid evaporates.
3. Whisk eggs. Add eggs and bacon or ham to mushroom/onion mixture. Cook until eggs are just set but still a little wet. Stir cheese sauce into egg mixture.
4. Spoon mixture into a greased 9-inch (23 cm) square baking pan or 2.5 L casserole. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup (125 mL) cheese over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
5. The next morning, uncover and bake in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven until heated through and cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes.

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