Benedict Casserole

(from desert.rose32’s recipe box)

Categories: breakfast

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound Canadian bacon, chopped
  • 6 English muffins, split and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
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  • Sauce:
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. Place half of the bacon in a greased 13-in. × 9-in. baking dish; top with English muffins and remaining bacon.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and onion powder; pour over the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

  3. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Sprinkle with paprika.

  4. Cover and bake at 375° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

  5. In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk the egg yolks, cream, lemon juice and mustard until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

  6. Reduce heat to low. Slowly drizzle in warm melted butter, whisking constantly. Serve immediately with casserole.

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