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बुधवार, 1 दिसंबर 2021

Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole

This overnight eggs benedict casserole is super easy to make and loaded with flavor! With layers of English muffins and Canadian bacon, all topped with a zesty hollandaise sauce, breakfast doesn’t get better than this!

Making breakfast casserole-style is a great way to save time! You’ll have to try some of my other favorites! Tater tot, apple french toast, and chorizo egg casseroles are absolutely delicious!

Eggs benedict casserole in a white serving dish.

Eggs Benedict Casserole With Hollandaise Sauce Recipe

I really, really love overnight breakfast recipes. You do all of the work the night before and cut right to the chase the next morning. Because let’s be honest, I am not a morning person. I want to eat breakfast while still in my pajamas. Straight from bed to the kitchen table. This recipe is perfect for any occasion when you want a great breakfast or brunch recipe but want to do most of the prep ahead of time.

Not only is this super easy to make, but trust me, it’s one of the absolute best breakfasts you can make! The foundation of the casserole is made with English muffins and Canadian bacon, but a few extra simple ingredients turn it into the ultimate crowd-pleaser. The eggs make it nice and creamy, almost like a quiche, and to top it all off we smother the whole thing in mouthwatering hollandaise sauce! Each bite is a blend of creamy, savory, and zesty! You’re not going to want to miss out on this one!

Eggs Benedict Ingredients

The way these simple ingredients come together to make a tasty breakfast is amazing! You’re going to be hooked! Measurements for each ingredient can be found below.

  • Canadian Bacon: Tender and savory, Canadian bacon is the perfect addition to your casserole! You can also use thick deli cut ham or bacon.
  • English Muffins: These are the foundation of your eggs benedict casserole! Tasty alone, but even better baked with eggs, bacon, and cream!
  • Eggs: Used to bind and give structure to the casserole.
  • Heavy Cream: Makes each bite smooth and tasty! You can also use half & half.
  • Salt and Pepper: Add to taste!

Hollandaise Sauce

  • Egg Yolks: Egg yolks bind with the butter to make your sauce rich and creamy.
  • Heavy Cream: This will thicken up your sauce and make it smooth!
  • Lemon Juice: You can use either fresh or bottled here, but I prefer fresh lemon juice for a brighter flavor!
  • Dijon Mustard: A must for that classic zesty Hollandaise flavor!
  • Butter: You can’t go wrong with a little melted butter! It adds tasty flavor and richness to the sauce.
Process shots of layering eggs benedict casserole.

Making Your Breakfast Casserole

You’re going to love how easy this eggs benedict casserole is to make. All it takes is a little bit of layering! It’s perfect for throwing together for the holidays!

  1. Prep Pan, Layer: Let’s start! First, lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle half of the Canadian bacon (or ham) in the dish, then add the chopped english muffins, then top with remaining Canadian bacon.
  2. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour over the top of the english muffins and Canadian bacon. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Bake: Next, preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Bake (covered with foil) for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10-15 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean (a few crumbs are okay but there shouldn’t be any wet/soggy crumbs on the knife).
  4. Prep Sauce: While casserole is baking, prepare the sauce. In top of a double boiler (or you can use a metal bowl over a pot of simmering water) whisk together the egg yolks, heavy cream, lemon juice, and mustard until blended. Continue to cook (whisking constantly) until mixture has thickened enough that it can coat the back of a spoon when dipped in. Reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in the melted butter. Drizzle over casserole, garnish with chopped parsley (if desired) and serve immediately.
Pouring hollandaise sauce over casserole.

Tips for Making Your Casserole

This eggs benedict casserole is so easy and delicious! Here are a few ways you can customize and upgrade this dish! You’re going to love it. It’s been a regular in the breakfast lineup at my house!

  • Meat: Instead of Canadian bacon, feel free to use chopped ham, bacon, or even turkey or sausage! This is a perfect recipe for using up your Thanksgiving leftovers!
  • Add Heat: You can make your hollandaise sauce a little spicy by adding ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper! The heat is amazing with the zesty flavor of the sauce!
  • Make it Dairy-Free: You can easily make this casserole dairy-free by swapping heavy cream for coconut cream or your favorite nut milk!
  • Add More Flavor: You can customize your eggs benedict casserole by adding extra herbs and spices! Some of my favorites are nutmeg, Italian seasoning, and paprika!
Taking a slice of casserole out of the pan.

Storing Leftover Casserole

I love having a slice of this eggs benedict casserole warmed up days after I’ve made it! It tastes just as good as when it’s made fresh!

  • In the Refrigerator: Wrap your casserole with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. It will last for 2-3 days.
  • Reheating: Reheat your casserole in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed through!
Taking a bite of egg benedict casserole topped with hollandaise sauce.
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Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole

This overnight eggs benedict casserole is super easy to make and loaded with flavor! With layers of English muffins and Canadian bacon, all topped with a zesty hollandaise sauce, breakfast doesn’t get better than this!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword eggs benedict casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 602kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Canadian bacon or thick deli cut ham- diced
  • 6 homemade English muffins cut into one inch cubes or store bought
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk heavy cream or half & half
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Sauce

  • 4 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • ½ cup butter melted

Instructions

  • Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle half of the Canadian bacon (or ham) in the dish, then add the chopped English muffins, then top with remaining Canadian bacon.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour over the top of the English muffins and Canadian bacon. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake (covered with foil) for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10-15 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean (a few crumbs are okay but there shouldn't be any wet/soggy crumbs on the knife).
  • While casserole is baking, prepare the sauce. On top of a double boiler (or you can use a metal bowl over a pot of simmering water) whisk together the egg yolks, heavy cream, lemon juice, and mustard until blended. Continue to cook (whisking constantly) until the mixture has thickened enough that it can coat the back of a spoon when dipped in. Reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in the melted butter. Drizzle over casserole, garnish with chopped parsley (if desired), and serve immediately.

Notes

*Prep time does not include overnight chilling time.
Updated on November 30, 2021
Originally Posted on February 27, 2016

Nutrition

Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 453mg | Sodium: 1450mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1386IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 2mg


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मंगलवार, 30 नवंबर 2021

Cranberry Salsa (The Best Holiday Appetizer!)

Cranberry salsa is a fresh cranberry mixture of sweet and savory that is laid over the top of cream cheese. This makes for the BEST holiday appetizer!

If you love holiday appetizers as much as I do then for your next holiday party you must try these Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts, these Cranberry Pecan Brie Bites, or this Jalapeno Bacon Cheese Ball!

Cranberry salsa with cream cheese and crackers

Cranberry Salsa

Ok, I know that there are a million and one holiday appetizers out there for you to try. But believe me when I tell you that this one is seriously the best! I have never had so many people ask me for a recipe more! It’s the perfect combo of sweet and savory and on top of that… It’s SO simple to make! I bring it to every holiday party that I can and if I’m being honest… I make this long after Christmastime is over. It’s THAT good!

It’s so easy to make and is blended together in minutes.. Simply blend all the ingredients together leaving out the cream cheese. Once it is blended then lay your cream cheese flat on a plate and add your cranberry salsa over top for dipping. Your friends and family will be so impressed by the flavor this cranberry salsa recipe has to offer. It is filled with fresh and flavorful ingredients in every bite. Add some chips, sliced bread or crackers for dipping and make this one AMAZING holiday appetizer!

Ingredients in Cranberry Salsa

Bring this cranberry salsa to your next holiday party. Try it out and then you will see how simple this cranberry salsa is to make this holiday season! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

  • Fresh cranberries: Using fresh cranberries is perfect for this season. Fresh and tart really add to this dish!
  • Granny Smith apple: This adds a great crunch to the texture.
  • Green onions, cilantro and jalepeno: This is where the savory flavor comes in! They add a beautiful color as well as a little kick with the jalepeno.
  • Sugar: This adds some sweetness to counter the tanginess of the cream cheese.
  • Apple cider vinegar: I like that this adds a different taste to mix it all with.
  • Juice of one lime: A little citrus is used to cool down the jalapeño.
  • Cream cheese: This will be in it’s brick form with the salsa added over top of the cream cheese.

Let’s Make Some Salsa!

This cranberry salsa is going to blow you away with how good it is! It’s going to be a hit at any holiday party! Go ahead and try it, everyone is going to love it!

  1. Blend ingredients together: In a food processor add the cranberries, apple, green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and juice of one lime. Then, pulse until coarsely chopped.
  2. Top and serve: Serve over softened cream cheese.
Cranberry salsa ingredients blended together.

Tips and Tricks to Making Cranberry Salsa

This holiday season be sure to make this cranberry salsa with fresh ingredients and know that it will be gone in minutes with everyone raving about it. Here are a few tips that will help make this cranberry salsa even better!

  • Food processor: If you do not have a food processor then a blender will work just as well to chop and blend all the ingredients together. Watch over your blender making sure you do not completely blend it all together. You will still want the cranberry salsa to be coarse, almost a chunky cranberry salsa.
  • Cranberries: Fresh is best and not canned for this cranberry salsa recipe. Cranberries are a little tart but with the sugar and juices it all blends together nicely.
  • Preparing cranberries: be sure to wash the cranberries and remove any cranberry that is squishy or too soft.
  • Jalapeños: Cut the ends off the jalapeños then slice in half and remove the seeds from them. The seeds hold in most of the heat. Add as little to no seeds to the food processor or blender depending on how hot you like your cranberry salsa. Then, finish chopping your jalapeño.
  • Honey: If you would like another sweetener then add honey or substitute it for the sugar. This will give you a glaze look on your cranberry salsa and still have the sweet taste.
  • Limes: Fresh limes are great or using lime juice from a bottle will work well too.
Cranberry salsa over top of a cream cheese block.

What to Serve it With

This cranberry salsa makes for the best holiday appetizer and is sure to please a crowd. Enjoy it with these fun ways of spreading and dipping it into the salsa this holiday season!

  • Crackers: Ritz crackers are soft but they still have the salty texture and great for spreading. Wheat thins, Triscuits or a whole wheat cracker are great for a sweet and salty blend.
  • Pretzels: The thick, flatter pretzels that are a little bigger in size are the best for dipping in this cranberry salsa.
  • Chips: Colored chips or a plain corn chip is delicious to dip in this!
  • Bread: Slice up some Sourdough Bread, a Crostini or this French Baguette. Then, either spread this on or dip it in!
Cranberry salsa with cream cheese spread over a cracker.

How to Store Leftovers (Or Make it Ahead of Time!)

With simple ingredients and with quick and easy instructions, this cranberry salsa comes together beautifully for your next holiday appetizer! Here are some great ways to store it.

  • Can you make cranberry salsa recipe ahead of time? Yes! This cranberry salsa will last in the refrigerator for up to 7 days when sealed in an airtight container. When ready to serve it then simply take it out and add it over cream cheese and crackers.
  • Can you freeze cranberry salsa? It is best fresh but if needed you can freeze this up to 1 month. When ready to serve it then let thaw in the refrigerator. Before serving, drain all of the extra juices from the cranberry salsa leaving it with only the chunks rather than with the juice.
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Cranberry Salsa (The Best Holiday Appetizer!)

Cranberry salsa is a fresh cranberry mixture of sweet and savory that is laid over the top of cream cheese. This makes for the BEST holiday appetizer!
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword cranberry
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 people
Calories 127kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 1 small Granny Smith apple cubed
  • 1/4 green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • juice of one lime
  • 1 8 ounce cream cheese softened

Instructions

  • In a food processor add the cranberries, apple, green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and juice of one lime. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
  • Serve over softened cream cheese.

Notes

Updated on November 29, 2021
Originally Posted on December 11, 2019

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg


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रविवार, 7 नवंबर 2021

Delicious Panna Cotta

This panna cotta has everything that you would ever want in a dessert! Its silky, creamy texture combined with the sweet taste of berries is like a little piece of heaven!

I love any dessert that is creamy and pudding-like!! If you love desserts like this too then you should for sure try out this Easy Creme Brûlée, Flan, and this yummy Croissant Bread Pudding.

Panna cotta in a glass cup garnished with berries.

What is Panna Cotta?

The words Panna Cotta actually mean “cooked cream” in Italian! So, as you can now see, this dessert comes straight from the heart of Italy! Panna cotta is a delicious dessert that is made from cooking up some cream and gelatin. It has a similar texture to pudding, custard, or Creme Brûlée. The reason that panna cotta is different is that it uses gelatin instead of eggs. It is actually really easy to make!

This is a dessert that looks fancy but can be made even if you are not a master chef! It doesn’t take too long to put together. You just have to have the patience to wait overnight to eat it! But the presentation of it speaks for itself, it looks amazing! I also love how sweet it is! It’s so well balanced with the berries that it’s the perfect combo! You can serve this as a dessert to your main course or even bring it to a party or get-together. It’s a dessert that’s so delicious and will definitely impress all of your guests!

Ingredients in Panna Cotta

You will be surprised to know that it only takes a few ingredients to make this amazing panna cotta! It’s insanely delicious and simple to make! See the recipe card below for a list of exact ingredient measurements.


  • Half and Half: This is the cream that will become the base of the entire dessert!
  • Gelatin: I use unflavored gelatin so that the flavor of the cream can speak for itself!
  • Granulated sugar: This will add sweetness to the panna cotta.
  • Vanilla extract: If you want a deeper and a little bit stronger and more authentic vanilla taste then use some vanilla bean paste instead!
  • Salt: This will enhance all of the flavors of the other ingredients.

How to Make Panna Cotta

I love this dessert because it is easy to make and looks like a million bucks! It will fly off of the table because everyone is going to go crazy over it!

  1. Bloom the gelatin in the half and half: Start by blooming the gelatin in the half and half. Add the half and half to a medium sauce pan and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface of it. Let sit for about 5 minutes or so, until the gelatin is dissolved.
  2. Heat mixture and add sugar: Place the pan over low heat and gently heat the mixture until steaming but be careful not to simmer or boil! After about 2 minutes, stir in the sugar and continue to heat for about 3-5 minutes while the sugar dissolves.
  3. Remove from heat, add in ingredients and chill: Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt. Divide evenly into your ramekins and chill in the fridge overnight.

Unmolding

  1. Place ramekins in hot water and loosen: If you would like to unmold your panna cotta, prepare a bowl or deep baking dish with hot water and place the ramekins in the hot water, just for 10-15 seconds. Run a knife right around the top rim of the ramekin to loosen the edge and invert onto a plate. It may need a slight jiggle to completely loosen it from the mold.
  2. Add berry sauce and serve: Serve immediate with the berry sauce or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Berry Sauce

  1. Mix ingredients, cook and store in fridge: In a medium sauce pan add the berries, sugar and lemon juice. Cook over medium low heat until the berries can be mashed. The liquid will then become thick and syrupy. Remove from the heat and cool completely. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
5 pictures of step by step instructions on how to bloom gelatin and heat up berries.

Tips for Making the Best Panna Cotta

This dessert looks super fancy and is not too hard to make! I’ve come up with some tips that will help this turn out perfectly!

  • Dissolve the gelatin: Make sure that you are taking the time to bloom the gelatin! This means that you’re allowing it to absorb in the half and half. This can take about 3-5 minutes and you don’t want to skip this step! When you “bloom” gelatin then you are making it so that the end result of your dessert is ultra smooth.
  • Don’t let it boil: If you let your mixture come to a boil then it will never thicken. And this means that you won’t be able to set it or get the right texture to make this dessert! So watch it carefully as you are cooking it!
  • You don’t have to use a mold: If you won’t want to have to worry about getting your panna cotta out of a mold, then just pour it into containers that you plan on serving it in! Then, you can just skip the unmolding step altogether!
Top view of panna cotta.

How to Store Leftovers

If you are lucky enough to have leftovers of your panna cotta then you can store them for later! Go ahead and cover the top of each of your panna cotta with some plastic wrap. Or, if they aren’t in individual dishes then you can place them in an airtight container. They can be refrigerated for up to 3 days!

A spoon dipping into panna cotta.
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Delicious Panna Cotta

This panna cotta has everything that you would ever want in a dessert! Its silky, creamy texture combined with the sweet taste of berries is like a little piece of heaven! 
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian, Italian American
Keyword panna cotta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 ramekins
Calories 414kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Half and Half
  • 2 ½ Teaspoons Unflavored Gelatin
  • ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 Pinch Salt

Berry Sauce

  • 1 Cup mix berries fresh or frozen
  • ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

  • Start by blooming the gelatin in the half and half. Add half and half to a medium saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface of it. Let sit for about 5 minutes or so, until the gelatin is dissolved.
  • Place the pan over low heat and gently heat the mixture until steaming but be careful not to simmer or boil! After about 2 minutes, stir in the sugar and continue to heat for about 3-5 minutes while the sugar dissolves.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt. Divide evenly into your ramekins and chill in the fridge overnight.

Unmolding

  • If you would like to unmold your panna cotta, prepare a bowl or deep baking dish with hot water and place the ramekins in the hot water, just for 10-15 seconds. Run a knife right around the top rim of the ramekin to loosen the edge and invert it onto a plate. It may need a slight jiggle to completely loosen it from the mold.
  • Serve immediately with the berry sauce or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Berry Sauce

  • In a medium, sauce-pan add the berries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat until the berries can be mashed and the liquid becomes thick and syrupy. Remove from the heat and cool completely. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 661IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 1mg


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