Egg Casserole

• 8 hard boiled eggs
• 1/4  cup  margarine
• 1/4  cup  all-purpose flour
• 2  cup  half-and-half
• 1  teaspoon  Paula Deen's House Seasoning
• 1/4  teaspoon  dry mustard
• 1  cup  gruyere cheese, grated
• 1/2  cup  fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Gently remove the shell from the hard boiled eggs, cut the eggs in half long ways, and place cuts side down in a baking dish greased with margarine.

In a saucepan, melt the margarine, add the flour, and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the half-and-half gradually, and stir until mixture thickens and season with house seasoning. Add the, salt, pepper, garlic powder, mustard, and gruyere cheese. Stir until melted. Pour the sauce over the eggs and sprinkle top with parmesan cheese. Bake for approximately 20 to 30 minutes until bubbling and top is golden brown.

Yield: 4 servings
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen