Description
Whipping up this brunch egg casserole brings pure comfort to weekend mornings, delivering layers of cheesy, eggy goodness that’ll make your family gather around the table with smiles. Packed with hearty ingredients and simple prep, this dish turns lazy weekends into delicious memory-making moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Proteins:
- 6 large eggs
- 6 ounces Canadian bacon
Bread and Base:
- 6 English muffins, cubed
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Seasonings and Extras:
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup shredded cheese
- 1 packet hollandaise sauce
Instructions
- Grease your 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter or cooking spray, ensuring every corner gets covered to prevent sticking.
- Spread 3 cubed English muffins across the bottom of the dish, creating an even base layer that will soak up the egg mixture beautifully.
- Distribute 3 ounces of diced Canadian bacon evenly over the muffin layer, guaranteeing each bite will have a delicious meat component.
- Create a second identical layer using the remaining 3 cubed English muffins and 3 ounces of Canadian bacon on top of the first layer.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk them vigorously with 1½ cups milk, creating a smooth, uniform liquid.
- Add ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard to your egg mixture, whisking until perfectly combined.
- Pour the seasoned egg mixture carefully over the layered casserole, gently pressing down to help muffins absorb the liquid completely.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, allowing flavors to meld and muffins to soak thoroughly.
- Remove casserole from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking to reduce temperature shock and ensure even cooking.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F, positioning the rack in the center for consistent heat distribution.
- Uncover the casserole and sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheese across the top if desired for extra richness.
- Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until the center puffs up and the top turns golden brown with crispy edges.
- Check doneness by inserting a knife into the center – it should come out clean with no raw egg residue.
- Prepare 1 cup hollandaise sauce while the casserole bakes, keeping it warm for serving.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after removing from the oven to help it set and make cutting easier.
- Drizzle hollandaise sauce over the top or serve on the side, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley or chives for a bright finish.
Notes
- Make sure to choose a high-quality English muffin with good texture for the best results in your casserole.
- Prep the dish the night before to let the flavors meld and save time on busy mornings.
- For a gluten-free version, swap English muffins with cubed gluten-free bread or hash browns.
- The hollandaise can break easily, so whisk constantly and keep the heat low while preparing the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg