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    OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST PIE


    Source of Recipe


    Aunt Saunny

    6 to 8 servings

    1-1/4 cups milk
    4 eggs, slightly beaten
    8 slices white bread, cut in half diagonally
    1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli or cut asparagus,
    thawed and drained
    1 cup cubed fully cooked ham (1/2-inch cubes)
    1 Thick White Sauce
    1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
    1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
    1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 cup shredded Swiss Cheese
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

    Grease 9- or 10-inch deep-dish pie plate. Set aside.
    In shallow dish blend milk and eggs. Dip 8 halves of bread in egg
    mixture, coating both sides. Arrange to cover bottom of prepared pie
    plate. Set aside remaining bread halves and egg mixture.
    Spread broccoli over bread layer. Top with ham. Prepare white sauce
    as directed. Stir in parsley flakes, basil and garlic powder. Pour
    over broccoli and ham. Top with Swiss cheese. Dip both sides of
    remaining bread halves in remaining egg mixture. Arrange to cover
    top of pie. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
    Preheat oven to 350ºF Sprinkle top of pie with Parmesan cheese. Bake
    at 350ºF for 45 to 55 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Let
    stand 10 minutes before cutting.

    WHITE SAUCE
    Makes 1 cup



    Thick:
    3 tablespoons Butter Flavor Crisco all-vegetable shortening or 3
    tablespoons Butter Flavor Crisco stick
    3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon white or black pepper
    1 cup milk

    In 1-quart saucepan melt Butter Flavor Crisco. Remove from heat.
    Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Slowly blend in milk. Cook over
    medium heat. stirring constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles.
    Herb Sauce: Follow the recipe above, adding 1/4 teaspoon dried herbs
    (basil, oregano, thyme, dill, summer savor, etc) with flour, salt
    and pepper.
    Cheese Sauce: Follow the recipe above, adding 1/2 cup shredded
    cheese after mixture thickens. Stir until cheese melts.




 

 

 


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