Description
A comforting casserole that combines the classic flavors of Eggs Benedict into a delicious and effortless dish, perfect for brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread (cubed)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup diced ham or Canadian bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or Swiss)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup hollandaise sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Place the cubed bread in the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, making sure to soak the bread evenly.
- Add the diced ham and shredded cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is set and golden brown on top.
- While the casserole is baking, prepare the hollandaise sauce.
- Once out of the oven, let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with hollandaise sauce and garnish with fresh chives.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, let the bread soak in the egg mixture for at least 30 minutes. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor, and hollandaise is essential for richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 320mg