Eggs Benedict Croissant Casserole - Mighty Mrs | Super Easy Recipes (2024)

Love Eggs Benedict but don't love all the time it takes to make? Then this easy baked Eggs Benedict casserole is for you! Made with flaky, buttery croissants. Delicious!

Love Eggs Benedict but don't love all the time it takes to make a plate for everyone? Well then this easy, baked Eggs Benedict casserole is for you!

Made with buttery, bakery-fresh croissants, this casserole is absolutely THE BEST.

★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★

Anyone who loves Eggs Benedict will love this casserole! It makes a delicious breakfast dish much easier to prepare and also creates multiple servings at one.

That creamy-tart flavor of Hollandaise sauce is oh-so-good. This casserole, topped with a generous amount of homemade Hollandaise sauce, has all the flavor of classic Eggs Benedict without all the work of preparing individual servings.

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This brunch or breakfast dish is easy to prepare and is pretty enough to serve for special occasions. Great for a bridal or baby shower or for celebrating Mother's Day!

SO good. SO easy! Win-win!

★ Ingredients You'll Need ★

This breakfast casserole is seriously so delicious you won't believe how easy it is to make! You only need 5 main ingredients!

Here's everything you'll need to make this Eggs Benedict casserole:

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  • Bakery croissants. You can use traditional English muffin but I love the flaky texture of croissants.
  • Butter. For greasing the baking dish for easy removal.
  • Eggs. Of course! You'll need plenty of eggs for the casserole as well as the Hollandaise sauce.
  • Deli ham. Choose your favorite type of ham. Thick sliced ham from the deli is going to give your casserole the best flavor and texture. However, pre-packaged sliced and chopped or diced ham works too. My favorite is black forest ham. The edges add a bit more flavor.
  • Hollandaise sauce. See below for a link to the recipe with a how-to video. You'll need egg yolks, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and butter.
  • Dried or fresh chives. A sprinkle for garnish as pretty color and a final layer of mild oniony flavor to this dish. You could also garnish with chopped parsley instead.

★ How to Make this Breakfast Casserole ★

The casserole itself is very easy to prepare. It's just a matter of whisking the eggs, adding seasoning, tearing up the croissants and layering all that in a greased baking dish, along with cooked ham, then baking.

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The sauce is what really tops off the flavor of this dish and there are a few ways to make Hollandaise sauce.

You can use a Hollandaise sauce packet which you can find in the aisle with other recipe mixes and dressings. It's a dry powder and you cook it along with milk and butter.

Or you can make your own sauce.

It's surprisingly easy to make Hollandaise sauce. If you can cook eggs, then you can make Hollandaise sauce. It's not much more complicated that the dry packet.

Check out my recipe for Hollandaise sauce here which includes a quick how-to video to show you to process.

★ Variations ★

I tried to keep this Eggs Benedict casserole as close to the real deal as possible but I think there are ways you could venture off the beaten path and test out some new textures and flavors.

Here are some ideas for mixing things up, using the same recipe, just make a few substitutions:

  • Add sliced avocado on top of finished casserole, right before serving
  • Top with fresh or dried chives
  • Substitute English muffins with croissants, biscuits, sour dough bread or hashbrowns (I actually prefer using croissants—YUM—it's just bit outside the classic Eggs Benedict flavor but my family and I love the buttery taste of the croissants in this dish)
  • Add garlic and/or onions
  • Try bacon bits or Canadian bacon instead of ham
  • Add sundried tomatoes
  • Add cheese

★ FAQs ★

How many people will this breakfast casserole feed?

In my opinion, a casserole's purpose is to serve a bunch of people easily. Right? So, this casserole recipe does just that. It will feed about 4-6 people.

You can double this also if you have a crowd. Just keep in mind, the thicker the casserole, the long it will take to cook. Just keep an eye on the top, and as soon as the eggs set in the middle, it's done.

Can this casserole be made ahead the night before?

This is an ideal casserole for overnight guests, weekends, for a brunch, or for Christmas morning breakfast! Or any holiday.

If you want to save time, you can make the casserole and the Holladaise sauce ahead of time and keep it in the fridge. In the morning, pop the casserole in the oven and zap the Hollandaise sauce in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds or until warm. You may need to give it a couple stirs.

What size casserole dish works best?

You can use either a square or rectangular casserole dish. A larger, rectangular dish will mean your baked casserole will not be as thick but it will cook faster. So adjust your cook time accordingly and keep an eye on things so it doesn't get overdone.

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Easy Baked Eggs Benedict Casserole

Author: Angela G.

Love Eggs Benedict but don't love all the time it takes to make? Then this easy baked Eggs Benedict casserole is for you! Made with flaky, buttery croissants. Delicious!

4.8 from 8 reviews

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Skill Level: Easy

Recipe Type: Bacon, Breakfast Casseroles, Christmas, Easter, Eggs, Ham

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Yield: 1 casserole

Ingredients

  • 3 large croissants or English muffins but croissant are much better!
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 8 eggs
  • 4 slices deli ham chopped into 1" squares
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Hollandaise sauce Get the recipe here
  • Chives for garnish optional

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Instructions

  • Tear croissants (or English muffins) into bite-sized pieces and lightly toast using a toaster oven or place directly on the oven rack using a conventional oven set to 375º for about 3-5 minutes or until crispy and light golden brown.

  • Use butter to grease a large casserole dish.

  • Whisk eggs together in a large bowl and add salt and pepper.

  • Add toasted croissant pieces and chopped ham to casserole dish. Pour eggs over top.

  • Cover with foil and bake at 350˚for 20-35 minutes or until eggs are just set (not watery). (Cook time varies greatly with pan size so keep an eye on things! Flatter pans cook faster)

  • Top with warm Hollandaise sauce and fresh or dried chives. Cut into squares and serve hot!

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Notes

In place of croissants you can use: hashbrowns, bagels or traditional English muffins! My favorites are croissants or hashbrowns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 268mg | Sodium: 759mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 683IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg

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FAQs

What is the secret of eggs Benedict? ›

Instead, you simply put the yolks and lemon juice in a cup, then with a hand blender running in it, slowly drizzle in hot melted butter. The hot butter cooks the egg yolks as it emulsifies and you end up with a sauce that is indistinguishable from the real deal, all in about two minutes.

What is special about eggs Benedict? ›

It tastes rich, lemony buttery, and creamy (all thanks to the Hollandaise sauce it is topped with), and it is also quite easy to cook, making it an ideal dish for those who have busy mornings. It is certainly among the most classic menu items in every restaurant today.

What is the difference between eggs royale and Eggs Benedict? ›

Eggs royale is similar to Eggs Benedict or florentine but uses smoked salmon instead of ham or spinach. Using cold butter rather than warm, melted butter means the sauce takes a few extra minutes to come together, but there's far less risk of it splitting – worth the time we think.

Why are Eggs Benedict so high in calories? ›

Large portions of meat and gobs of buttery sauces are mostly to blame. There are some healthy elements to this dish. Since the eggs are poached they are cooked without fat and Canadian bacon is a much leaner choice than regular bacon.

What can I put on Eggs Benedict instead of hollandaise? ›

5 Alternative Takes on Hollandaise Sauce for Your Eggs Benedict
  1. Use red wine. For a heartier sauce (that's especially good with steak and eggs), reduce dry red wine and port instead of white wine.
  2. Make a cheese sauce. ...
  3. Brown the butter with capers. ...
  4. Add morels. ...
  5. Use avocado.
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What do you call Eggs Benedict with bacon? ›

Eggs Zenedict – adds toasted scone and peameal bacon smothered in sundried tomato Hollandaise. A specialty of restaurants in the defunct Canadian retail chain Zellers. Huevos Benedictos – adds sliced avocado or Mexican chorizo, topped with salsa (such as salsa roja or salsa brava) and Hollandaise sauce.

Should hollandaise sauce be served warm on Eggs Benedict? ›

Hollandaise is best served warm or at room temperature, and is a pain to reheat (because you have to be so careful not to cook the eggs). Warmer yolks = warmer sauce.

How do you order eggs Benedict not runny? ›

Over Hard: Over hard eggs are the same as over easy except that their middle is solid. If you dislike the runny texture of egg yolk, this is a perfect option.

What country invented eggs Benedict? ›

One of the possible creators of Eggs Benedict is Delmonico's, located in New York City's Financial District. Many credit Delmonico's, which first opened in 1827, to be the first fine dining restaurant in America. Supposedly, Delmonico's created the dish for Mr. and Mrs.

What is the sauce made of in eggs Benedict? ›

The ingredients for Hollandaise sauce are butter, egg yolks, lime juice, heavy cream, and salt and pepper. The method I'm sharing is a more traditional method for making hollandaise sauce. Some people prefer to make hollandaise sauce in the blender, which would work well for this recipe.

What is a Denver sandwich made of? ›

A Denver sandwich, also known as a Western sandwich, consists of a Denver omelet (consisting of at least ham, onion, green pepper, and scrambled eggs), sandwiched between two pieces of bread.

What is hollandaise sauce supposed to taste like? ›

Hollandaise sauce is a rich, buttery sauce freshened with the lightest touch of lemon. Despite having “Holland” in its name, it's generally agreed among chefs that Hollandaise sauce was first born in France and was originally known as Sauce Isigny, named after a small town in Normandy famous for its butter and cream.

Can I buy hollandaise sauce? ›

These days, it's easy to get a good hollandaise sauce in your supermarket. Most of them just take a quick microwave or simmer in a pot before they're ready to enjoy. But to figure out which ones are the best, you might need a little help.

What is hollandaise sauce made of? ›

Hollandaise sauce (/hɒlənˈdeɪz/ or /ˈhɒləndeɪz/; French: [ɔlɑ̃dɛz]), meaning Dutch sauce in French, is a mixture of egg yolk, melted butter, and lemon juice (or a white wine or vinegar reduction). It is usually seasoned with salt, and either white pepper or cayenne pepper.

Are the eggs in Eggs Benedict supposed to be runny? ›

The eggs should cook for 3-4 minutes so the egg white is fully cooked but the yolk remains runny. Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the water and serve immediately. Bon appetit!

How do you poach an egg properly? ›

Directions
  1. 1 Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil, then salt the water. ...
  2. 2With a spoon, begin stirring the boiling water in a large, circular motion.
  3. 3When the water is swirling like a tornado, add the eggs. ...
  4. 4Cook for about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
  5. 5Using a slotted spoon, remove the egg (or eggs) to a plate.
Feb 21, 2024

How old was Eggs Benedict when he died? ›

In it, Montgomery related that the dish was created by Commodore E.C. Benedict, a banker and yachtsman, who died in 1920 at the age of 86.

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