Eggs Benedict Bake with Bearnaise Sauce

I've made this recipe for my family every Christmas morning for 10 years—it's a food tradition that we look forward to every year. Part of what makes this dish special is the croissants that make the egg bake extra light and fluffy.

Eggs Benedict Bake with Bearnaise Sauce

Average Rating: 4.666666

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 45 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound Canadian bacon
  • 6 croissants, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 10 large eggs
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 envelope bearnaise sauce

Instructions

  • 1. Place half of the Canadian bacon in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with croissants and remaining Canadian bacon. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, green onions, onion powder, mustard, tarragon, salt and pepper until blended; pour over top. Sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 375°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • 3. Prepare sauce according to package directions. Serve with casserole.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece with scant 2 tablespoons sauce: 285 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 200mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.