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Cheesy Eggs Benedict Casserole with Canadian Bacon

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A quick and easy casserole that combines the classic flavors of eggs benedict with cheesy bread pudding and smoky Canadian bacon, perfect for brunch gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk (or 2% or unsweetened almond milk)
  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese, drained
  • 8 ounces Canadian bacon, diced
  • 4 English muffins, cubed (stale or day-old preferred)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or gruyere or Swiss)
  • 1 packet hollandaise sauce mix
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cube 4 English muffins into bite-sized pieces and place them evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Optionally, lightly toast the cubes first.
  3. Dice 8 ounces of Canadian bacon and sauté in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until slightly browned and fragrant. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle evenly over the bread cubes.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 8 large eggs, 1 ½ cups whole milk, 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 packet hollandaise sauce mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Stir in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the custard mixture until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the custard mixture over the bread and Canadian bacon in the baking dish. Press down gently with a spatula to ensure the bread soaks up the custard well.
  7. Allow the casserole to sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature to let the bread absorb the custard fully.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  9. Sprinkle chopped fresh chives or parsley over the top before slicing. Serve warm.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and milk for even mixing. Let the casserole rest before baking to ensure custardy texture. If the top browns too fast, tent with foil. For gluten-free, substitute English muffins with gluten-free bread. For dairy-free, use almond or oat milk and dairy-free cheese alternatives, and replace cottage cheese with silken tofu blended smooth. The casserole can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning with extra baking time. Let the casserole rest 10 minutes after baking to firm up. Use a serrated knife for neat slices.

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