Blue Cheese Egg Bake
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45 MINUTES COOKING TIME ADVANCED PREPARATION Cut 12 hard cooked eggs in quarters lengthwise; arrange in 11-¾ x 7 -½ x 1-¾-inch baking dish. IN SAUCEPAN: Melt 6 tablespoons butter. Blend in 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add 3 cups milk; cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Stir in 2 ounces Blue Cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup), ½ cup finely chopped celery, and ¼ cup canned, chopped pimiento. Pour sauce over eggs. Cover; refrigerate up to 24 hours. Toss 1/3 cup finely crushed saltine crackers crumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Wrap and chill. BEFORE SERVING Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with crumbs. Bake until heated through, 15 minutes more. Serves 8 NOTE - Plan to use Blue Cheese Egg Bake as the Main Dish for a brunch or lunch, and accompany with bacon, fresh fruit, and fresh dinner rolls.