Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole

Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole is a delicious and convenient way to enjoy the flavors of the classic breakfast dish but in an easy to make casserole form. It is a huge hit with my family and it is the perfect dish to make on holiday mornings and for special weekend brunch gatherings with friends.

The recipe combines all the iconic ingredients of English muffins, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce in a single dish that can feed a crowd.

It is much easier to make than the traditional breakfast dish which requires poaching individual eggs and attempting to keep the hollandaise sauce warm when making each serving.

However, this dish can be customized to suit your tastes. Instead of Canadian bacon, use cooked and diced ham, crispy strips of bacon, or even smoked salmon instead.

Although for those who are vegetarian, you may choose to skip the meat all together. Eat it as is, without the meat, or add a few vegetables in place of the meat.

The variations give this casserole a new flavorful profile that you might just love.

What is Traditional Eggs Benedict

Before getting into the recipe for this Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole, let me explain what this classic dish is composed of. An English muffin is topped with Canadian bacon or ham, a poached egg, and then a generous spoonful of hollandaise sauce is poured over top.

The dish is believed to have originated in New York City in the late 19th century and has since become a popular breakfast item in many countries around the world. You can find many versions of this dish depending on the region and/or ingredients used.

Below I have shared are some common Eggs Benedict variations. You may find inspiration here to make your own unique version of this breakfast casserole based on your taste preferences.

1. Crab Cake Eggs Benedict: Replace the Canadian bacon with a crab cake.

2. Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict: Use smoked salmon in place of the meat and top the dish with capers and red onions.

3. Avocado Eggs Benedict: Make a meatless version by replacing the meat with slices of avocado.

4. Southwestern Eggs Benedict: Instead of using English muffins as the base of the recipe, use cornbread instead. Then stir in diced green chiles to the hollandaise sauce for an extra kick. Then top the entire Eggs Benedict Casserole with salsa.

5. Irish Eggs Benedict: Use corned beef in place of the bacon. It is a great leftover corned beef dish to serve with Irish Soda Bread.

What is Hollandaise Sauce

Hollandaise sauce is a classic French sauce made from egg yolks, butter, lemon juice, and a little bit of salt. It is typically served warm and then is often drizzled on top of vegetables, fish, and of eggs Benedict.

The process of making hollandaise sauce involves whisking egg yolks and lemon juice together until they become frothy. The mixture is then heated over a double boiler while whisking continuously.

Then melted butter is gradually added to the mixture. The sauce ends up becoming thick and creamy, with a rich, flavor that has hints of butter and lemon .

Although many people steer away from making hollandaise sauce, it is much easier to make than you might think. By following the specific recipe this delicious homemade sauce might just become one of your favorites!

In fact when it is just the two of us at home for breakfast, I love to make this Easy Eggs Benedict recipe.

What To Serve With Eggs Benedict Casserole

This casserole is a hearty and filling dish on its own however when serving it at a large family breakfast or brunch you will want to pair it with other dishes that goes well with the taste and texture.

Fresh Fruit Salad: A colorful fruit salad is a refreshing and healthy compliment to the richness of the casserole.

Hash Browns: Hash browns or crispy home fries are a classic breakfast side dish that pairs well with
Eggs Benedict Casserole.

Roasted Vegetables: Roasted asparagus or Brussels sprouts add a savory crunch and a pop of color to the plate.

Mixed Green Salad: If you are serving this dish for brunch add simple salad of mixed greens and mandarin oranges dressed with a light vinaigrette. It is a great way to balance out the richness of the casserole.

Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole Recipe

*Specific measurements and complete recipe instructions are located in a printable recipe card at the bottom of this article. However, be sure to continue to read the tips and tricks to making this recipe below.

INGREDIENTS

• 12 ounces cooked chopped ham (or Canadian bacon)
• 6 English muffins, split and cut into 1 inch sections
• 8 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups whole or 2% milk

Hollandaise sauce:

• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup butter, unsalted and melted
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp sugar
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

For Serving (optional)

• diced green onions
• minced chives

INSTRUCTIONS

Begin making the Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole by spraying a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Then add half of the chopped ham into an even layer in the bottom of the baking dish.

Next add the cubes of English muffins on top of the ham, and then add the remaining ham on top.
Set the casserole dish aside to prepare the eggs.

In a large mixing bowl add the eggs, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika and whisk until well blended. Then add the milk, salt and pepper to taste and continue to mix until well blended.

Slowly pour the egg mixture evenly over the ham and English muffin cubes, being sure that every bread cube has been coated in the mixture.

Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning remove the casserole from the refrigerator at least 15 minutes before baking.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the plastic wrap then cover casserole dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes then uncover and continue to bake for another 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of casserole comes out clean.

Hollandaise Sauce Instructions

While the Eggs Benedict Casserole is cooking, begin to make the hollandaise sauce.

Use a double boiler or a medium size saucepan with a glass bowl that can sit on top of the pot and add approximately 2 inches of water to the bottom pan. You want enough water that it can boil without touching the top bowl. Bring the water just to a boil and then reduce to a light simmer.

In the top bowl placed away from the heat, whisk together egg yolks, heavy cream, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. 

Set the bowl over the other pan with the water and whisk the mixture constantly until it coats the back of a spoon when stirred and taken out of the mixture. Check the temperature of the sauce and it is ready to proceed when it reaches 160°F when checked with an instant read digital thermometer.

Reduce the heat to low and then slowly pour in the melted butter, whisking constantly. Remove the top bowl from saucepan. Then stir in the salt, sugar and cayenne pepper and mix well.

Serving Instructions

When the casserole comes out of the oven pour the warm hollandaise sauce on top and sprinkle diced green onions and/or chives on top (if desired).

Enjoy! Mary

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