Description
Whip up this easy brunch casserole when weekend guests need a delicious morning meal that practically makes itself. Crispy edges, cheesy layers, and zero morning stress mean your breakfast table becomes an instant crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 large eggs
- 12 oz Canadian bacon
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese
Base/Carbohydrate:
- 6 English muffins
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups milk
- 1 packet hollandaise sauce mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Your dish will prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Chop 6 English muffins into bite-sized cubes. Distribute them evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Dice 12 oz of Canadian bacon into small pieces. Scatter the pieces uniformly over the English muffin layer.
- Crack 8 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Whisk them thoroughly with 2 cups of milk, 1 tsp onion powder, and ½ tsp garlic powder.
- Season the egg mixture with salt and pepper to your taste. Pour the liquid carefully and evenly over the muffin and bacon layers.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese across the entire surface of the casserole.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Bake the covered casserole for 30 minutes at 375°F. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes until the center is set.
- While the casserole bakes, prepare the hollandaise sauce according to the packet instructions using the recommended butter and milk.
- After baking, let the casserole rest for 10 minutes. This helps the dish set and makes serving easier.
- Slice the casserole into portions. Drizzle warm hollandaise sauce over each serving just before presenting.
Notes
- Prep ahead by assembling the casserole the night before, which allows flavors to meld and saves morning cooking time.
- Customize the cheese blend with your favorite varieties like sharp cheddar, gruyere, or pepper jack for different flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free options, swap English muffins with gluten-free bread or hash browns as the base layer.
- Make this vegetarian by replacing Canadian bacon with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or roasted bell peppers for added texture and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg