Description
This Eggs Benedict Casserole is a rich, comforting breakfast bake that turns a classic brunch favorite into an easy make-ahead recipe. With cubes of bread, savory Canadian bacon, fluffy eggs, and a buttery hollandaise-style finish, it is perfect for holiday brunch, quick breakfast planning, breakfast ideas for guests, and easy recipe mornings when you want satisfying food ideas without extra stress.
Ingredients
8 cups day-old bread, cubed
8 large eggs
2 cups milk
2 cups Canadian bacon, chopped
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the cubed bread evenly inside.
2. Scatter the chopped Canadian bacon over the bread.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth.
4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and Canadian bacon, pressing the bread down lightly so it absorbs the custard.
5. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
7. Bake the casserole for 40 to 45 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
8. While the casserole bakes, melt the butter and prepare the sauce by whisking the egg yolks with lemon juice over gentle heat, then slowly adding the melted butter until thickened.
9. Stir in the cayenne pepper and keep the sauce warm.
10. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, then drizzle with the sauce and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Day-old bread works best because it absorbs the egg mixture without turning overly soft.
Refrigerating overnight gives the casserole a better texture and deeper flavor.
Warm the sauce gently and avoid overheating it so it stays smooth instead of separating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 255mg