Gentlemen's Casserole

Health score
22%
Gentlemen's Casserole
31 min.
2
1197kcal

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If you're looking for a dish that's both elegant and easy to prepare, look no further than the Gentlemen's Casserole. This rich and flavorful recipe is a perfect combination of creamy eggs, savory ham, and the delicious, melt-in-your-mouth texture of puff pastry. With its smooth Gruyère cheese sauce and a dash of paprika for a hint of spice, this casserole is sure to impress at any lunch or dinner gathering. It's not only a delightful main course, but also works beautifully as a side dish for more elaborate meals.

The balance of creamy scrambled eggs, savory ham, and the crispy puff pastry is a perfect comfort food experience, while the slight crunch from the green onions adds just the right amount of freshness. The richness of the Gruyère cheese ties everything together, making every bite a savory delight. Plus, it's quick and simple to prepare—ready in just 31 minutes, you'll have a delicious and filling meal that's both satisfying and indulgent. So, whether you're cooking for yourself or hosting a small gathering, this Gentlemen's Casserole is guaranteed to become a go-to recipe that will wow your guests and elevate your meal times.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter 
  • 0.3 cup finely-chopped ham cooked chopped
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • tablespoon spring onion chopped
  • servings spring onion chopped
  • 0.3 cup gruyere cheese grated
  • servings gruyere cheese 
  • Dash paprika 
  • 10 oz puff pastry shells frozen

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Bake 4 pastry shells according to package directions. Reserve remaining shells for another use.
  2. Melt butter in a medium-size nonstick skillet over medium heat; add ham and green onions. Saut 2 minutes or until green onions are tender.
  3. Add eggs, and cook, without stirring, 1 to 2 minutes or until eggs begin to set on bottom. Gently draw cooked edges away from sides of pan to form large pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes or until eggs are thickened and moist. (Do not over stir.) Gently fold in Gruyre Cheese Sauce.
  4. Spoon egg mixture into prepared pastry shells.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.
  6. Garnish, if desired.
  7. Serve immediately.
  8. Chicken-and-White Cheddar Casserole: Substitute extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese for Gruyre, Cheddar Cheese Sauce for Gruyre Cheese Sauce, and chopped cooked chicken for ham. Proceed with recipe as directed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1197kcal
Protein13.58%
Fat64.5%
Carbs21.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
92.5
Glycemic Load
34.75
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
31.301304236702%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.96mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1197.35kcal
59.87%
Fat:85.67g
131.8%
Saturated Fat:29.51g
184.43%
Carbohydrates:65.51g
21.84%
Net Carbohydrates:63.13g
22.96%
Sugar:1.81g
2.01%
Cholesterol:451.95mg
150.65%
Sodium:1090.97mg
47.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:40.58g
81.17%
Selenium:75.6µg
108%
Phosphorus:624.53mg
62.45%
Vitamin B2:1.04mg
61.35%
Calcium:549.23mg
54.92%
Vitamin B1:0.74mg
49.16%
Folate:168.77µg
42.19%
Vitamin K:43.54µg
41.46%
Manganese:0.75mg
37.58%
Vitamin B3:6.76mg
33.78%
Iron:5.76mg
32.02%
Vitamin B12:1.91µg
31.86%
Zinc:4.32mg
28.79%
Vitamin A:1271.52IU
25.43%
Vitamin B5:1.97mg
19.74%
Vitamin D:2.28µg
15.19%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.62%
Vitamin E:2.17mg
14.48%
Magnesium:57.4mg
14.35%
Copper:0.28mg
13.89%
Potassium:342.71mg
9.79%
Fiber:2.38g
9.51%
Vitamin C:6.08mg
7.37%
Source:My Recipes