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In a medium-sized saucepan melt 2 tablespoons butter, then add the flour, salt, and pepper.
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Cook and stir until it begins to bubble.
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Gradually add the milk while cooking and stirring until it becomes thick and bubbly.
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Remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature before adding the cheese.
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In a large skillet brown the ham or sausage.
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Scrape meat to the edges of the pan and melt the butter in the middle.
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Saute the onions, peppers, and mushrooms for about 1 minute over medium heat.
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Add the eggs cooking and stirring with a silicone spatula until they just begin to set.
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Reduce the heat, and scrape the egg mixture from the bottom and around the edges of the pan toward the middle.
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This process should result in a runny, pouring consistency of partially cooked eggs.
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Turn off the heat and proceed to Step 4
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Combine the white sauce and cheese mixture with the meat, vegetables, and eggs in the frying pan and mix thoroughly.
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Then pour the mixture into a buttered 9 X 13 inch casserole.
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Melt the remaining butter, drizzle over the breadcrumbs while tossing with a fork or two chopsticks.
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Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the entire casserole.
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Bake in 350 oven for 25 to 35 minutes until the center is firm and the topping is nicely browned.
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To prepare ahead, cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or over night.
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Remove from the refrigerator and let stand for 30 minutes before baking.
