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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter or margarine |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
1 cup milk |
1 cup half-and-half |
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded |
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley |
1/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme |
1/4 teaspoon dried whole basil |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1 clove garlic, crushed |
18 hard-cooked eggs, sliced |
12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled |
3 cups soft breadcrumbs |
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted |
Directions:
1. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk and half-and-half; cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in seasonings and garlic.
2. Spread one-third of sauce in bottom of a greased 13- x 9- x 2- inch baking dish. Layer half of sliced eggs and half of crumbled bacon over sauce. Repeat layers, ending with sauce.
3. Combine breadcrumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until bubbly and browned. Serve hot.
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