Eggs Benedict Casserole Brunch (Printer-friendly)
A delicious twist on the brunch classic, layered with English muffins, savory Canadian bacon, and creamy hollandaise.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 6 English muffins, split and cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 12 oz Canadian bacon, diced
03 - 8 large eggs
04 - 2 cups whole milk
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 tsp paprika
→ Hollandaise Sauce
08 - 4 large egg yolks
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and warm
10 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
11 - 1/4 tsp salt
12 - Pinch of cayenne pepper
# How-To Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Arrange English muffin pieces evenly in the prepared dish. Scatter diced Canadian bacon over the top.
03 - Whisk together 8 eggs, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until fully combined.
04 - Pour egg mixture evenly over muffins and bacon. Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for optimal results.
05 - Remove dish from refrigerator. Sprinkle paprika evenly over the surface. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and continue baking 15–20 minutes until center is set and top is golden.
06 - Set a heatproof bowl over gently simmering water. Whisk egg yolks, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cayenne for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Slowly drizzle in warm butter while whisking constantly until sauce reaches glossy consistency.
07 - Let casserole rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm topped generously with hollandaise sauce.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can assemble everything the night before and simply bake when guests arrive
- The hollandaise sauce comes together in minutes without any fancy equipment
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- Never skip the refrigeration step or your casserole will have a soggy, unset texture
- Keep the hollandaise warm over the warm water bath but not hot or it will separate
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- If your hollandaise starts to separate, immediately whisk in a teaspoon of cold water
- Use the freshest eggs you can find for both the casserole and hollandaise