Description
A classic brunch dish that’s easy to prepare ahead of time, featuring layers of bread, Canadian bacon, and cheese baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 loaf of French bread, cubed
- 8 oz Canadian bacon, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or Swiss)
- 1 cup hollandaise sauce
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl.
- Stir in the cubed French bread and let it soak for about 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish and layer the Canadian bacon on the bottom.
- Pour the bread mixture over the bacon.
- Drizzle hollandaise sauce on top, then sprinkle with cheese.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, remove the foil and bake for 40-45 minutes until set and golden.
- Garnish with chopped chives before serving.
Notes
Use day-old French bread for optimal soaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: Eggs Benedict, Casserole, Brunch, Breakfast, Easy Recipe, Make-Ahead