Description
A delicious and convenient overnight casserole that combines the flavors of classic Eggs Benedict in a make-ahead dish.
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
- For a vegetarian version, substitute Canadian bacon with sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 320 mg