Egg-Ham Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. diced ham
3 to 4 Tbsp. butter
12 eggs, slightly beaten
4 Tbsp. butter
4 Tbsp. flour
2 c. milk
1 c. Cheddar or American cheese
salt and pepper to taste
2 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
4 Tbsp. butter
paprika

Preparation

Cook ham in butter until lightly browned.
Add the beaten eggs and scramble.
Put into greased 14 x 18-Pyrex pan.
Make a white sauce of the flour, butter and milk.
Add cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
Cook until cheese is melted.
Pour over the eggs-ham in casserole.
Sprinkle buttered crumbs on top and a dash of paprika on all.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
This may be made the day before and baked at breakfast time.