Champagne Brunch Eggs

I’ve lost the source of this recipe  – but really like it because it can be assembled the night before, baked in the morning, tastes great, and serves a crowd. The edges of this batch got a little crispy, but it’s still so tasty…..

This combination of spices, swiss cheese, and ham always seems to turn out so well, and everyone seems to enjoy the flavor. Perhaps it is the champagne or white wine that makes it taste so special! Whatever the source of its great flavor, this has turned into a reliable favorite that we make again and again. 

Champagne Brunch Eggs

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Servings 12

Ingredients

  

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• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 cup champagne or white wine
• 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 10 eggs, beaten
• 5 cups cubed day-old French bread
• 1 3/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 12 ounces ham, cubed

Instructions

 

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet, add the green onions and cook until wilted.
• Add the flour, mix well; and stir in the broth, champagne, mustard, nutmeg, and black pepper.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Let cool slightly.
• Grease a 9" x13" baking dish, and distribute the bread cubes on the bottom. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over the bread cubes. Top with the cheese and ham.
• Place the eggs in a medium bowl, add a small amount of the cooked mixture to the eggs and blend well.
• Blend remaining cooked mixture into the eggs. Pour the egg mixture over the bread, cheese, and ham.
• Cover casserole with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Uncover the casserole and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake 55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

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