Herbed Egg and Cheese Casserole Recipe

Name: Herbed Egg and Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; ¼ teaspoon dried basil, crushed; ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk or 1 (12 ounce) can half-and-half or 1 (12 ounce) can light cream; ⅔ cup milk; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz.); 18 eggs, hard cooked and thinly sliced; 12 lb bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled; ¼ cup finely snipped fresh parsley; 1 cup fine dry breadcrumb; ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine, melted

Servings: persons

¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
¼ teaspoon dried basil, crushed
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk or 1 (12 ounce) can half-and-half or 1 (12 ounce) can light cream
⅔ cup milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz.)
18 eggs, hard cooked and thinly sliced
12 lb bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled
¼ cup finely snipped fresh parsley
1 cup fine dry breadcrumb
¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine, melted

1
In a medium saucapan, melt 1/4 cup butter.
2
Stir in flour, thyme, basil and marjoram.
3
Stir in the evaporated milk and regular milk all at once.
4
Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Gradually add cheddar cheese to sauce.
7
Stir after each addition until the cheese is melted.
8
Set aside.
9
Lightly grease a 3-quart rectangular baking dish.
10
Layer half of the sliced eggs, bacon, and parsley in dish.
11
Pour half of the sauce over all.
12
Repeat layers, ending with sauce.
13
In a small bowl, stir together bread crumbs and the 1/4 cup melted butter; sprinkle over casserole.
14
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.

8580

kcal

Calories

669

Fat

Carbs

579

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, crushed, and more.

Yes, Herbed Egg and Cheese Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Herbed Egg and Cheese Casserole

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