Description
Brunch lovers rejoice with this clever Eggs Benedict Casserole that simplifies the classic breakfast favorite. Canadian bacon, English muffin cubes, and creamy hollandaise sauce come together in one delightful dish you’ll crave every weekend morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 2 egg yolks
Bread and Dairy Ingredients:
- 6 English muffins, cubed
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 12 cup unsalted butter
Seasonings and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 teaspoon onion powder
- 12 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 12 teaspoon paprika
- 1 packet hollandaise sauce mix
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with cooking spray, then distribute English muffin cubes uniformly across the bottom.
- Generously scatter diced ham pieces over the muffin layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Create a rich custard mixture by thoroughly combining eggs, milk, and an array of seasonings including salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, and paprika in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gently cascade the seasoned egg mixture across the bread and ham layers, delicately pressing down to encourage complete absorption of liquid.
- Seal the casserole with plastic wrap and allow flavors to meld in the refrigerator for minimum 2 hours or overnight.
- Position oven rack to center position and preheat to 375°F, preparing for optimal baking conditions.
- Remove casserole from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking.
- Slide uncovered dish into preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until surface turns golden brown and center becomes firmly set.
- While casserole bakes, craft hollandaise sauce by whisking egg yolks, lemon juice, and melted butter over gentle heat until mixture thickens and develops a silky consistency.
- Once casserole emerges from oven, liberally drizzle warm hollandaise sauce across the surface just before serving.
Notes
- Soak English muffins thoroughly to ensure even egg distribution and maximum flavor absorption.
- Customize the dish by swapping ham with bacon, smoked salmon, or vegetarian alternatives like roasted vegetables for diverse dietary preferences.
- Prevent dry edges by covering with foil during initial baking and removing for final golden browning.
- Make hollandaise sauce quickly by using an immersion blender for smoother, foolproof consistency.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 290 mg