Description
Sumptuous eggs benedict casserole brings classic brunch flavors together in one hearty dish. Canadian bacon and English muffins combine with creamy hollandaise sauce for a crowd-pleasing breakfast you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups cooked ham, diced
Bread and Base Ingredients:
- 6 English muffins, cubed
Seasoning and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup hollandaise sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish by lightly greasing a 9×13-inch pan and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Create a base layer by evenly distributing cubed English muffins and diced ham across the entire dish.
- Combine eggs, milk, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Gently pour the seasoned egg mixture over the muffin and ham layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes, enabling the bread to absorb the liquid and develop a rich, custardy texture.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and firm, set center.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes to stabilize the structure.
- Warm the hollandaise sauce and drizzle generously over the top of the casserole.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped chives across the surface for a bright, aromatic garnish.
- Slice and serve immediately while the casserole is warm and the sauce is creamy.
Notes
- Prepare the dish ahead by cubing English muffins and dicing ham the night before to save morning prep time.
- Customize the casserole by swapping ham for bacon, smoked salmon, or vegetarian alternatives like roasted mushrooms for different flavor profiles.
- Use low-fat milk or dairy-free alternatives to make the recipe more diet-friendly without compromising the creamy texture.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-sodium ham and controlling salt levels in the seasoning for a heart-healthier breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg