Description
Joanna Gaines Eggs Benedict Casserole delivers weekend breakfast dreams straight to your table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Layered with crispy Canadian bacon, toasted English muffins, and a creamy hollandaise sauce, this casserole turns classic brunch into an effortless crowd-pleasing feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 12 slices Canadian bacon, chopped
- 6 English muffins, split and cut into 1-inch pieces
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 packet hollandaise sauce mix
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer 6 split and chopped English muffins evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish, creating a dense base.
- Scatter 12 chopped slices of Canadian bacon uniformly over the muffin layer to distribute meat evenly.
- Whisk 8 large eggs with 2 cups whole milk, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon onion powder until completely smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture carefully over the muffins and Canadian bacon, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese across the top if desired for extra richness.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove casserole from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking to reach room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 375°F while the dish sits at room temperature.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the center is set and edges are golden brown.
- Prepare hollandaise sauce by mixing 1 packet sauce mix with 1 cup milk and ¼ cup butter according to package directions.
- Remove casserole from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Drizzle warm hollandaise sauce generously over the top just before serving.
Notes
- Prep the casserole the night before to let the bread soak up all the delicious egg mixture, creating a more flavorful and tender dish.
- For a lighter version, swap whole milk with skim or almond milk and use Canadian bacon alternative or turkey bacon.
- Fresh herbs like chives or parsley sprinkled on top add a bright, fresh flavor and make the casserole look more appealing.
- If making hollandaise from scratch feels intimidating, the packet mix works perfectly and saves time during busy weekend brunch preparations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 235 mg