Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole (Printer-friendly)

Layer English muffins, Canadian bacon, and egg custard for this rich make-ahead breakfast bake topped with creamy Hollandaise.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Protein

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 cup heavy cream
06 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
07 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
09 - ¼ teaspoon paprika

→ Hollandaise Sauce

10 - 4 large egg yolks
11 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and hot
13 - ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
14 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
16 - Paprika, for sprinkling

# How to Prepare:

01 - Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Scatter half the English muffin pieces evenly in the dish. Top with half the Canadian bacon. Repeat layers with remaining muffins and bacon.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika until well combined. Pour evenly over the muffin and bacon layers. Gently press down so all bread is moistened.
03 - Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
04 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove casserole from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature while oven preheats.
05 - Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, until puffed and golden and center is set.
06 - While casserole bakes, make the Hollandaise: In a heatproof bowl set over (not in) simmering water, whisk egg yolks and lemon juice until thickened, about 2 minutes. Slowly drizzle in hot melted butter, whisking constantly, until smooth and thick. Stir in cayenne and salt to taste. Keep warm.
07 - Let casserole cool 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle portions with warm Hollandaise sauce. Garnish with chives and a sprinkle of paprika, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can assemble it the night before and wake up like a breakfast wizard with zero morning stress
  • The overnight soak makes every bite impossibly tender and creamy, like bread pudding met Eggs Benedict and fell in love
02 -
  • The overnight soak isn't optional, it's what transforms this from breakfast casserole to something special
  • If your Hollandaise breaks, whisk in a teaspoon of ice cold water and it usually comes back together
03 -
  • Use day-old English muffins for better texture, fresh ones can get a little mushy
  • If the top is browning too fast, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes

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