This recipe allows you to make a complex breakfast that is ready to serve six all at once. It comes complete with a Hollandaise Sauce that is easy to make as long as you take your time. You can prepare this the night before, which makes is a quick and easy breakfast after a dinner party.
Ingredients
- 8 English muffins – torn into small pieces
- 1 lb Ham or Canadian Bacon – chopped
- 8 Eggs
- 16 oz. Whole milk
- 1 tsp Garlic powder – omit if using Kalaska (see note)
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- Hollandaise Sauce
- 4 Egg yolks
- 4 oz. Butter – melted
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- Pinch of Cayenne and salt
- Pinch of Paprika for garnish
Process
- Mise en Place – measure and prepare your ingredients prior to starting.
- Prepare Casserole
- Grease a 9″x13″ pan with butter.
- Alternate layers of muffin and ham.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, and generous salt and pepper. Pour over muffins and ham.
- Wrap pan with film and chill from 1 hour to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
- Bake casserole 1 hour. If top is getting too brown before done, cover with foil.
- Let cool at least 10 mins.
- Make Hollandaise Sauce.
- Cut casserole into serving sizes and drizzle sauce over each serving. Sprinkle with paprika.
Note 1: If you want to be bold and you’re not afraid of a little garlic in your breakfast, substitute Kalkaska for the ham. This Polish delicacy is sure to wow your breakfast guests.
