Description
Rich and creamy eggs benedict casserole brings classic brunch flavors to an effortless breakfast bake. Canadian bacon, toasted English muffins, and silky hollandaise sauce combine for a crowd-pleasing morning meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 8 oz (226 grams) Canadian bacon, diced
- 6 English muffins, chopped
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) milk
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk (for hollandaise sauce)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water (for hollandaise sauce)
Seasoning and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 packet hollandaise sauce mix (or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious baking vessel by thoroughly coating with cooking spray, then distribute torn English muffin pieces in a uniform layer across the bottom.
- Scatter chopped Canadian bacon uniformly over the muffin foundation, ensuring even coverage.
- Create a silky egg mixture by thoroughly combining eggs with dairy, incorporating subtle seasoning elements like salt, ground pepper, aromatic onion powder, and vibrant paprika.
- Gently cascade the seasoned liquid mixture over the muffin and bacon base, allowing the bread to absorb the eggy essence.
- Seal the dish with protective wrap and allow it to rest and meld flavors in the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour, preferably overnight.
- Heat the oven to a precise 375°F, positioning the rack in the central position to ensure balanced cooking.
- Remove the chilled casserole and uncover, transferring directly into the preheated oven without additional preparation.
- Bake until the egg mixture sets completely and develops a golden, slightly puffy exterior, approximately 40-45 minutes.
- While the casserole bakes, craft the luxurious hollandaise sauce by whisking the packaged mix with water, milk, melted butter, and a splash of bright lemon juice over medium heat.
- Once the casserole emerges from the oven, allow it to rest for a few minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Drizzle the velvety hollandaise sauce generously across the surface, creating an elegant finish.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and herbaceous flavor.
- Serve immediately while warm, presenting a delightful breakfast centerpiece.
Notes
- Customize the casserole by swapping Canadian bacon with turkey bacon or vegetarian ham for lighter protein options.
- Boost nutrition by adding sautéed spinach or diced bell peppers directly into the egg mixture for extra vegetables.
- Make the dish gluten-free by using gluten-free English muffins and ensuring the hollandaise sauce mix is gluten-free certified.
- Prepare the casserole ahead of time for stress-free entertaining, as it can be assembled the night before and baked fresh in the morning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg