Description
A simple, baked casserole version of Eggs Benedict that you can prepare the night before. This dish combines English muffins, ham, and eggs in a savory custard, topped with a bright, homemade hollandaise sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slices white bread or 8 English muffins, cubed
- 1 pound Canadian bacon or ham, diced
- 12 large eggs
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
- For the Hollandaise: 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange the cubed bread or muffins evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- Scatter the diced ham or Canadian bacon over the bread layer.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture slowly and evenly over the bread and ham layers. Gently press down to submerge the bread.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Remove the plastic wrap.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and lightly golden brown. Let it rest for 10 minutes while you make the sauce.
- To make the hollandaise, place the egg yolks and lemon juice in a blender or use an immersion blender cup. Blend for 30 seconds.
- With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle the hot melted butter into the yolk mixture until the sauce thickens and emulsifies. Add a pinch of salt.
- Slice the casserole into squares and serve immediately with a spoonful of fresh hollandaise sauce over each portion.
Notes
- For a make-ahead option, assemble the entire casserole through step 3, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Do not add the cheese until just before baking.
- If you prefer a crispier top layer, uncover the casserole for the last 15 minutes of baking.
- You can substitute Canadian bacon with cooked, crumbled bacon for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 250