Description
Hearty eggs benedict casserole delivers classic brunch flavors in a convenient baked dish. Home cooks can enjoy this crowd-pleasing breakfast without individual egg-poaching stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- 12 oz (340 g) Canadian bacon or ham, diced
- 6 English muffins, cubed
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Dish Preparation: Thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter, creating a non-stick surface.
- Base Layer Construction: Arrange half the cubed English muffins evenly across the dish bottom, followed by a uniform layer of diced Canadian bacon or ham.
- Secondary Layer Assembly: Complete the layering with remaining English muffin cubes and meat, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Liquid Infusion: Whisk eggs, milk, and seasonings until smooth, then gently pour over the layered ingredients, guaranteeing complete saturation.
- Flavor Marination: Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, allowing ingredients to absorb and meld flavors thoroughly.
- Thermal Preparation: Remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before baking, then place in a preheated 375F (190C) oven, initially covered with foil for 30 minutes.
- Final Baking Stage: Uncover and continue baking 15-20 minutes until center sets and surface transforms to a golden-brown complexion.
- Hollandaise Creation: Blend egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and cayenne, gradually incorporating melted butter until achieving a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Serving Presentation: Allow casserole to rest 5-10 minutes, slice into portions, drizzle with hollandaise sauce, and garnish with optional fresh herbs.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategy: Assemble the casserole the night before to enhance flavor absorption and simplify morning cooking.
- Moisture Management: Ensure English muffins are slightly stale or lightly toasted to prevent a soggy texture and absorb egg mixture effectively.
- Temperature Control: Allow casserole to sit at room temperature before baking to ensure even cooking and prevent thermal shock.
- Sauce Perfection: Whisk hollandaise sauce gradually and maintain low blender speed to prevent sauce from breaking or separating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 457
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg