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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Great served with ham biscuits and salad. Also makes a nice brunch dish. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter |
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
3 cups half-and-half |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1 1/2 cups crumbled soda crackers |
6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped |
3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese |
1 cup drained chopped pimiento |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In saucepan melt 6 tablespoons butter over moderately low heat, add flour and whisk until mixture is smooth paste. Add half-and-half, salt and pepper, continue whisking until sauce thickens. Remove from heat. Spoon 1/2 cup of sauce into greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Sprinkle a few cracker crumbs over sauce. Arrange successive layers of eggs, cheese and pimentos, repeating until all ingredients have been layered, ending with cracker crumbs on top. Dot with pieces of remaining butter and bake until bubbling and golden, about 30 minutes. Serve hot. Yield: 6 servings.
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