Brunch Lasagna

A lovely choice for Easter!

1/2 c. butter

1/3 c. all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp. salt

Dash white pepper

3 c. milk

1/4 c. finely chopped green onions

1 tsp. lemon juice

1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce

9 lasagna noodles, cooked & drained

2 c. fully cooked diced ham

10 oz. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

3 c. shredded cheddar cheese

4 hard cooked eggs, finely chopped

To make white sauce, melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in onions, lemon juice, and hot pepper sauce.

Spread 1/4 of white sauce in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles, half the ham, half the broccoli, 3 tbs. Parmesan cheese, 1 c. cheddar cheese, half the eggs, and 1/4 of white sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, white sauce, and cheeses.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

12 servings