Creole Eggs

loof's Note:

An unusual and tasty brunch treat from the Junior League of Huntsville Alabama.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 green peppers, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 8 tablespoons butter
• 1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes (or garlic seasoned)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 10 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups cracker crumbs
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, brown onions, peppers, and garlic in 2 tablespoons of butter. Add tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes.
2. In a medium saucepan melt remaining 6 tablespoons of butter. Add flour and stir until lightly browned. Add milk slowly, stirring constantly until thick. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Blend white sauce with tomato mixture.
4. In a greased 2 quart casserole dish, alternate layers of sliced eggs, tomato mixture, and cracker crumbs. You should have 3 layers, ending with the crumbs.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Reviews

[Annacia]

I used Parsley's method of making this and it worked very well. I used all of the peppers that I had (about 2/3 the ask for amount) and I thought that was actually a good amount. Over all this was delicious, simple and very well liked. We made a dinner out of it with whole wheat toast and sliced cantaloupe.

[appleydapply]

I enjoyed this for breakfast (served over leftover rice) but the reviews from my family were mixed so I have "averaged" the reviews. The pepper flavor was just a little too strong, and I used milder red bell peppers. Next time I would use reduce the pepper & increase the onion & garlic, and also try another reviewer's great suggestion for using one pan, instead of getting 2 skillets dirty.

[*Parsley*]

I served this over toast. It's a nice, unique brunch dish. You have to like green peppers to like this, though, because there are in every bite! I streamlined the method a bit. I put all the butter in the skillet, sauteed the onion, peppers and garlic, then incorporated the flour right into the skillet, follwed by the milk and tomatoes. Much easier that way. Thanx for sharing a great new egg dish!