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Perfect Hotel Brunch-Style Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict Casserole

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A luxurious yet easy-to-make smoked salmon eggs benedict casserole that combines creamy hollandaise, silky smoked salmon, and tender English muffins baked into one shareable dish, perfect for brunch gatherings or lazy weekend breakfasts.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large English muffins, split and lightly toasted
  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) half-and-half or whole milk
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz (225 g) smoked salmon, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and warm
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly toast and cut the English muffins into bite-sized pieces. Spread evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the 8 eggs, 1 cup half-and-half, and softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in fresh dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  3. Arrange smoked salmon slices evenly over the English muffins in the baking dish. Pour the egg and cream cheese mixture evenly over the salmon and muffins, pressing gently to combine.
  4. Allow the casserole to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to let the muffins soak up the custard.
  5. Bake for 35–40 minutes until eggs are set but slightly jiggly in the center and the top is golden and puffed. A knife inserted should come out mostly clean.
  6. While baking, prepare the hollandaise sauce: whisk egg yolks, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in a blender until smooth. Slowly drizzle in warm melted butter with the blender running until thick and creamy. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
  7. Remove casserole from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Spoon onto plates and drizzle with hollandaise sauce. Garnish with extra dill or lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Use day-old English muffins for better texture. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with vegan cream cheese and half-and-half with coconut milk. If hollandaise is too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water. Tent casserole with foil if browning too fast. Avoid overbaking to keep center slightly jiggly.

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Keywords: smoked salmon, eggs benedict, casserole, brunch, hollandaise sauce, easy brunch recipe, hotel style brunch, creamy eggs, English muffins

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