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Fancy Egg Scramble

4 ounces Canadian bacon, diced

1/4 cup chopped green onions

3 tablespoons butter or margarine

12 large eggs, beaten

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

1 cup (4-ounce) shredded process American cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 1/4 cups soft bread crumbs

1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

1/8 teaspoon paprika

1 (3-ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained

1. Saute Canadian bacon and green onions in 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bacon is lightly browned and green onions are tender. Reduce heat to medium-low; add beaten eggs, and cook, without stirring, until egg mixture begins to set on bottom. Draw a spatula across bottom of pan to form large curds. Continue cooking until eggs are firm but still moist (do not stir constantly). Set eggs aside.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Combine breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup melted butter, and paprika; set aside.
4. Add reserved cheese sauce and mushrooms to reserved egg mixture. pour into a lightly greased 11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved breadcrumb mixture.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 350*F (175*C) for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.