Recipe(tried): Scrambled Egg Casserole

SCRAMBLE EGG CASSEROLE

1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided
2 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon peter
2 cups milk
1 cup (4 oz) shredded American cheese
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup sliced green onions
12 eggs, beated
1 can (4 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
Additional sliced green onions, optional

In a medium saucepan, melt 2 Tablespoons butter.
Add flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir until
mixture begins to bubble. Gradually stir in
milk; cook until thickened and bubbley, stirring
constantly. Remove from the heat. Add cheese;
mix well and set aside. In a large skillet,
saute ham and onions in 3 Tablespoon butter
until onions are tender. Add eggs; cook and
stir until they begin to set. Add the
mushrooms and cheese sauce; mix well. Pour in
a 7x11 1/2-in. dish. Melt remaining butter;
toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of
casserole. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours
or overnight. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for
25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Sprinkle with onions if desired.
Yield: 6-8 servings.