Description
Eggs Benedict Casserole makes weekend brunch a total breeze when you want to feed a hungry group without standing over the stove. Packed with classic Canadian bacon, English muffin layers, and a silky hollandaise sauce, this casserole delivers all the flavors of traditional eggs benedict with zero individual plating stress.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 8 oz Canadian bacon, diced
- 6 English muffins, cut into cubes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 egg yolks
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cube 6 English muffins into bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly across a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 8 oz diced Canadian bacon over the bread cubes.
- Whisk together 8 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture slowly and thoroughly over the bread and meat, ensuring every piece gets saturated. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow maximum absorption.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before baking.
- If desired, sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole for extra flavor and texture.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the center is set and no longer jiggly.
- While the casserole bakes, prepare hollandaise sauce by whisking 3 egg yolks with ½ cup melted butter, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp salt, and a pinch of cayenne pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Drizzle hollandaise sauce over the top just before serving to maintain its silky consistency.
Notes
- Start with top-notch ingredients like fresh English muffins and premium Canadian bacon to elevate the entire casserole’s flavor profile.
- Let the bread soak in the egg mixture for at least 30 minutes before baking to create a luxuriously creamy, custardy texture that melts in your mouth.
- Experiment with additional mix-ins like spinach, sautéed mushrooms, or smoked salmon to personalize the dish and add extra nutrients and complexity.
- Reheat leftover portions gently in the oven at 350°F to maintain the casserole’s original texture and prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 363 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 285 mg