Description
Hearty eggs benedict casserole brings classic brunch flavors into one delightful dish. Creamy hollandaise sauce and Canadian bacon combine for a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 6 English muffins, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 2 cups whole milk
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Sauce and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 packet hollandaise sauce mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large egg yolks
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with non-stick spray, creating an even layer of cubed English muffins across the bottom.
- Distribute diced ham uniformly over the muffin foundation, ensuring complete coverage.
- Craft a robust egg mixture by vigorously whisking together eggs, milk, and a medley of seasonings including salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and Dijon mustard until smooth and well-integrated.
- Cascade the egg mixture evenly across the ham and muffin base, allowing liquid to penetrate all layers.
- Elegantly drizzle melted butter across the surface, creating a rich and golden finish.
- Optional: Seal the casserole and refrigerate overnight to enhance flavor melding.
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C), positioning the rack in the center for consistent heating.
- Uncover the casserole and bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until eggs are completely set and edges turn golden brown.
- While casserole bakes, prepare hollandaise sauce using preferred method – either packaged instructions or traditional homemade technique.
- Once baked, remove casserole from oven and generously drizzle hollandaise sauce across the surface.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, aromatic touch.
- Serve immediately while warm, offering a delectable breakfast centerpiece.
Notes
- Elevate the dish by using high-quality Canadian bacon or prosciutto instead of regular ham for a more gourmet flavor profile.
- Customize the casserole by adding sautéed spinach or asparagus to boost nutrition and create a vegetable-forward version.
- For a gluten-free adaptation, swap English muffins with gluten-free bread cubes or cauliflower crumbles to maintain the texture while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Prep the casserole ahead of time and freeze unbaked for up to 2 weeks, making it perfect for meal planning and quick weekend brunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 393 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 285 mg