Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for brunch.
Equipment
- baking dish
- mixing bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Casserole Base
- 12 oz English muffins split in half and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb Canadian bacon or smoked ham, cubed
- 2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese divided use
- 2 cups half and half or heavy cream
- 8 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dry thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoon butter cubed
- paprika
- 1.25 oz Hollandaise Sauce mix or homemade hollandaise sauce
- chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnishing
Instructions
Preparation
- Place cubed English muffins on a baking sheet. Leave on counter overnight to dry out or toast under the broiler.
- Spray an 12×8- inch dish or 13×9-inch deep baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Layer ½ of the English muffin cubes on the bottom of the dish, top with ½ ham and ½ shredded cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
- In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together half and half, eggs, salt, pepper, mustard powder, garlic, onion powder, thyme and nutmeg until fully combined. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the ingredients.
- Using the back of a spoon gently press the English muffin cubes into the egg custard and make sure it's evenly distributed. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
Baking
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove from fridge 15 minutes prior to baking. Remove plastic wrap and dot the top with butter and sprinkle with paprika.
- Cover with foil. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and continue to bake for another 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes back clean.
- Meanwhile, make hollandaise sauce.
- Let casserole stand 5 minutes on counter. Drizzle with hollandaise just before serving with additional on the side, if desired. Garnish with chives or fresh parsley.
Notes
Canadian Bacon Substitution: You can use the same amount of fully cooked ham for this dish. For a timesaver, you can use a hollandaise sauce mix instead of homemade version. Vegetables such as chopped steamed asparagus or baby spinach can be added if desired. Feel free to use your favorite flavor of cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 18gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 203mgSodium: 764mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 573IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 202mgIron: 1mg
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