Eggs Benedict Casserole (Printable)
A savory breakfast bake with English muffins, Canadian bacon, eggs, and homemade hollandaise sauce. Perfect for feeding a crowd.
# What You Need:
→ Bread & Meats
01 - 6 English muffins, split and cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 12 oz Canadian bacon, diced
→ Egg Mixture
03 - 8 large eggs
04 - 2 cups whole milk
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika
→ Hollandaise Sauce
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
10 - 3 large egg yolks
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley
16 - Freshly ground black pepper
# How-To:
01 - Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Scatter half of the English muffin pieces evenly in the prepared dish. Top with half of the Canadian bacon. Repeat layers with remaining muffins and bacon.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, Dijon mustard, and paprika until fully combined.
04 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the muffin and bacon layers. Press gently with a spatula to ensure bread absorbs the liquid.
05 - Cover dish with plastic wrap or foil. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for optimal results.
06 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
07 - Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until center is set and top is golden brown.
08 - While casserole bakes, place egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and cayenne in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Whisk constantly while slowly drizzling in melted butter until thickened and smooth. Remove from heat.
09 - Let baked casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, drizzled generously with hollandaise sauce. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can assemble everything the night before and wake up looking like a breakfast genius
- The hollandaise sauce transforms ordinary breakfast ingredients into something that feels fancy enough for a wedding shower
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- Room temperature ingredients for both the egg mixture and hollandaise prevent curdling and ensure silky smooth results every single time
- The overnight refrigeration isn't optional, it's the difference between a soggy breakfast casserole and one with perfect texture throughout
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- If your hollandaise gets too thick, whisk in a few drops of warm water to bring it back to that perfect pourable consistency
- Leftover hollandaise keeps surprisingly well in the fridge for a day and makes incredible sauce for vegetables or fish the next night