Egg Creole Breakfast Casserole

Submitted by Jellyqueen

"Another one of those recipes that will do for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner on those cold nights."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped onions
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 1 1⁄2 cups diced tomatoes, may be fresh or canned
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 6 hardboiled egg, chopped
• 2 cups buttered bread crumbs

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Make white sauce by melting 2 tablespoons butter, add flour and let bubble up.
3. Pour milk in stirring constantly until mix thickens.
4. Add salt and pepper and 1 cup cheese and let melt.
5. Put the other 2 Tablespoons butter in skillet and saute onions and garlic.
6. Add tomatoes and chili poser and bring to a boil.
7. Stir in chopped boiled eggs.
8. Alternately layers of salt and tomato mixture in casserole dish.
9. Top with 1 cup cheese and bread crumbs.
10. Bake until bread crumbs brown and casserole is bubble, approximately 30 minutes, but this may vary depending on ovens.