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!

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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.

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 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's so great about eggs Benedict? ›

The English muffin provides a crispy, buttery base for the dish. By contrast, Canadian bacon or ham adds a salty, savory flavor. The poached egg adds a rich, creamy texture, and the hollandaise sauce provides a tangy, buttery flavor that ties everything together! Eggs Benedict is also an excellent source of protein.

What is the difference between eggs royale and eggs benedict? ›

The Difference Between Benedict, Florentine and Royale.

Eggs Benedict is with ham or pancetta. Eggs Florentine is with sauteed spinach. Eggs royale is with smoked salmon. All three breakfasts are created the same, starting with a toasted English muffin, poached eggs and topped with hollandaise sauce.

Is the yolk runny in eggs benedict? ›

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!

What is a common mistake with hollandaise sauce? ›

Hollandaise Sauce

One common hollandaise mistake is overcooking the egg yolks, and there's no coming back from that. But the most common problem is that the emulsion breaks, and you see streaks of liquid butter instead of a uniformly creamy sauce.

What is Eggs Benedict without ham called? ›

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.

What is the substitute for English muffins in Eggs Benedict? ›

This dish swaps the English Muffin for a grilled cheese sandwich made with sourdough bread, mozzarella cheese, and bacon and is topped with two poached eggs and a creamy hollandaise sauce. It reminds the kid in all of us that grilled cheese is not just for lunch anymore.

What nationality is eggs Benedict? ›

Eggs Benedict is a common American breakfast or brunch dish, consisting of two halves of an English muffin, each topped with Canadian bacon, a poached egg, and hollandaise sauce. It was popularized in New York City.

Why is it called eggs florentine? ›

Eggs Florentine: The History

In France, anything served on a bed of spinach became “Florentine” because Catherine de Medici came from Florence. Serving a poached egg on a bed of greens with a mother sauce was a common breakfast dish, and toast would likely have been served on the side.

Should eggs Benedict be hot or cold? ›

Definitely not cold on eggs Benedict, one of the finest breakfast dishes known to humans. Hot if you're making it properly and there is a lot. Cold if it is just a spoonful out of a jar and the heat from the egg will be enough to take the chill off.

What is the story behind eggs Benedict? ›

Supposedly, Delmonico's created the dish for Mr. and Mrs. LeGrand Benedict in the 1860s when they requested something new and not on the menu. One of Delmonico's former chefs also published a recipe named eggs à la Benedick in 1894.

What makes an eggs Benedict a Benedict? ›

What Is Eggs Benedict? Eggs Benedict is a traditional American breakfast and brunch recipe that originated in New York City. It consists of an English muffin, cut in half, toasted, and topped with Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and classic French hollandaise sauce. It's decadent, rich, and satisfying.

Why does eggs Benedict have so many calories? ›

The calories come in the high-fat Hollandaise sauce.

Does eggs Benedict have anything to do with Benedict Arnold? ›

And don't worry, the infamous Benedict Arnold had nothing to do with creating this dish, although he may have enjoyed it for breakfast.

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