Clarion County Recipe of the Day: Eggs Benedict Casserole

J.C. Taggart

J.C. Taggart

Published February 17, 2017 5:01 am
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This casserole is easy to make and works well on a brunch buffet!

Eggs Benedict Casserole

Ingredients

12 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped
6 English muffins, split and cut into 1-inch pieces
8 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Hollandaise Sauce:

4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

~Place half of the Canadian bacon in a greased 3-qt.baking dish; top with English muffins and remaining bacon.

~In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and onion powder; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

~Preheat oven to 375°.

~Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Sprinkle top with paprika. Bake, covered, 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer (or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean).

In top of a double boiler, whisk egg yolks, cream, lemon juice, and mustard until blended; cook until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and temperature reaches 160°, whisking constantly.

~Reduce heat to very low. Very slowly drizzle in warm melted butter, whisking constantly.

~Serve immediately with casserole.

~Makes 12 servings.

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