Description
Wake up to a rich, comforting breakfast that feels gourmet without the stress. This Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole is the perfect make-ahead dish for a quick breakfast, easy brunch, or even a cozy dinner idea. With layers of toasted bread, savory ham, creamy eggs, and a buttery hollandaise finish, it transforms classic flavors into a simple, crowd-pleasing bake.
Ingredients
6 cups cubed French bread
8 large eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups diced ham
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped chives
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (optional)
1 1/2 cups hollandaise sauce
Instructions
1. Grease a baking dish and evenly spread the cubed bread inside
2. Sprinkle the diced ham evenly over the bread layer
3. Whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, and seasonings until smooth
4. Pour mixture over bread and press gently to soak
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight for at least 6–8 hours
6. Let sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before baking
7. Bake at 350°F for 40–50 minutes until set and golden
8. Warm the hollandaise sauce
9. Rest casserole 5–10 minutes after baking
10. Drizzle hollandaise and top with chives before serving
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for better texture
Do not skip the overnight soak for best results
Let the casserole rest before slicing for clean portions
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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