Description
Gaines Eggs Benedict Casserole turns weekend brunch into a delightful feast with minimal kitchen stress. Layered with crispy Canadian bacon, toasted English muffins, and a creamy hollandaise sauce, this hearty dish brings restaurant-style flavor straight to your breakfast table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 large Eggs
- 4 whole English Muffins
- 8 oz Canadian Bacon
- 2 cups Whole Milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar or Swiss Cheese
- 1 package Hollandaise Sauce Mix
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
Instructions
- Dice 4 English muffins into 1-inch cubes and spread them across a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Your muffin pieces should create an even base layer.
- Chop 8 oz of Canadian bacon into small pieces and distribute uniformly over the muffin cubes. Ensure complete coverage across the dish.
- Crack 8 large eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk vigorously with 2 cups whole milk, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp onion powder until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Pour the egg mixture slowly and evenly over the muffin and bacon layers, making certain every piece gets saturated with the liquid.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld and ingredients to absorb moisture.
- Remove plastic wrap and replace with aluminum foil before placing in a 350°F oven. Bake covered for exactly 30 minutes.
- Uncover the casserole and continue baking at 350°F for an additional 15 minutes until the top turns golden brown and edges become slightly crispy.
- Prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions or using your preferred recipe while the casserole bakes.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven to help it set properly.
- Drizzle warm hollandaise sauce generously over the top just before serving to enhance the dish’s rich flavor profile.
Notes
- Overnight chilling lets the muffins soak up the egg mixture, creating a dreamy texture that’s soft and custardy throughout the casserole.
- When making hollandaise sauce, whisk constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling and ensure a smooth, creamy consistency.
- For a lighter version, substitute Canadian bacon with turkey bacon or swap whole milk for low-fat or almond milk to reduce calories.
- Serve this casserole straight from the baking dish for a casual brunch, and garnish with chopped chives or green onions for extra flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 310 mg