Description
Eggs Benedict Casserole brings weekend brunch dreams right to your kitchen with zero fuss. Stack layers of Canadian bacon, English muffin cubes, and creamy eggs under a rich hollandaise sauce for a crowd-pleasing breakfast that disappears faster than you can say delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 large eggs
- 1 package (12 oz) English muffins
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Hollandaise Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Whisk 12 large eggs, 2 cups milk, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth and well-blended.
- Mix 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese and 1 cup diced ham into the egg mixture, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 12 oz cubed, toasted English muffins across the bottom of the dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the muffins, gently pressing to help bread absorb the liquid. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
- Remove casserole from refrigerator 15 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until center is set and top appears golden brown.
- Melt 1 cup unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Whisk 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a separate bowl until slightly thickened.
- Gradually stream melted butter into egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return sauce to low heat, cooking 1-2 minutes until it thickens. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
- Drizzle warm Hollandaise sauce over baked casserole. Sprinkle ¼ cup chopped chives on top before serving.
Notes
- Prep the casserole the night before to let flavors meld and save morning cooking time.
- Ensure your English muffins are well-toasted for a crisp base that absorbs the egg mixture without getting soggy.
- Swap ham for cooked bacon, smoked salmon, or spinach to create different flavor profiles and accommodate dietary preferences.
- For a gluten-free version, replace English muffins with cubed gluten-free bread or roasted potato chunks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 389 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 572 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 324 mg