Description
A delicious and easy-to-make overnight casserole that combines the classic flavors of Eggs Benedict with minimal morning fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 340 g English muffins, split and cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 450 g Canadian bacon or smoked ham, cubed
- 200 g sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded, divided use
- 480 ml half and half or heavy cream
- 8 large eggs
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
- Paprika, for sprinkling
- 1 batch Easy Blender Hollandaise Sauce or 35 g hollandaise sauce mix
- Fresh chives or flat-leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Spread English muffin cubes on a baking sheet to dry out overnight, or toast briefly under the grill until just crisp.
- Grease a 32 × 20 cm baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange half the English muffin cubes in the base, followed by half the ham and half the shredded cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with cheese.
- In a bowl, vigorously whisk together the half and half, eggs, salt, pepper, mustard powder, granulated garlic, onion powder, thyme, and nutmeg until smooth and homogenous.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered ingredients. Press muffin cubes gently into the custard with the back of a spoon for full absorption. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 175°C. Remove dish from fridge 15 minutes before baking. Dot the surface with cubed butter and sprinkle lightly with paprika. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15-20 minutes, until top is golden and a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean.
- While casserole bakes, prepare hollandaise sauce according to preferred method or package instructions.
- Let casserole rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with hollandaise sauce and garnish generously with chives or parsley. Serve with extra sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute Canadian bacon with your choice of protein.
- This casserole can be made vegetarian by omitting the meat.
- Ensure to allow the casserole to rest before serving for better slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg