“What’s with all the eggs, Joanie?” I know, I know. Egg salad, eggs benedict casserole, quiche, I’m outta control! Truth is, I’ve been working with Hickman’s Family Farms. They’re based right here in Buckeye, Arizona (since 1944) and as part of a Deviled Egg contest, they delivered 15 dozen eggs to my house. No, that’s not a typo. I said 15 dozen!!!! I have mastered the art of the omelette in the interim, but have also had an obviously compelling reason to use eggs in all of my cooking. Of course, when they asked if I could conjure up some sort of Easter brunch recipe, I was thrilled to use up the last of my eggy reserves. Presenting…
This particular recipe went through four different tests in an attempt to replicate the flavors of Eggs Benedict and the right balance of English muffin to egg to Canadian bacon. I really think you’re going to enjoy this one. Not only does it bring eggs benny to your brunch table, but it’s make-ahead! Yessssssss!!! We love make ahead, right? Chop everything up, whisk up the eggs with milk, toss it in the fridge and let it chillax until you’re ready to rock your party.
Of course, the hollandaise does need to be made the day of, due to the temperamental nature of hollandaise. But, don’t be afraid of it. I really tried to make a cheater version that could be made a day ahead, but I’m afraid this is a situation where there’s no substitute. Just follow the directions I have listed in the recipe (at the bottom of this post) and you’ll be fine. Of course, if you run into troubles, let me know in the comments section or via e-mail. But, as long as you keep whisking throughout the process and add the melted butter to the eggs very slowly, you should be home free.
Like I said, this would be a great option for Easter brunch. Want to make it a full menu? Here are some suggested recipes to pair up with this easy entree:
Starter: Classic Deviled Eggs
Salad: Berry Spinach Salad
Bread: Hot Cross Buns
Side: Honey Garlic Little Smokies
Dessert: Carrot Cake Trifle
I hope you have a happy Easter with your family!
Eggs Benedict Casserole Recipe
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*Original recipe by Joanie Simon (JoanieSimon.com)
*The post was sponsored by Hickman’s Family Farms
