Eggs Benedict

May 05, 2023May 5, 20230 15
A classic breakfast dish that consists of English muffins, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce.
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 English muffins
8 slices Canadian bacon
8 eggs
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
520
Sugar
1g
Fat
37g
Eggs Benedict is a classic breakfast dish that consists of toasted English muffins topped with Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and rich hollandaise sauce. This dish is a favorite among foodies and is often served at brunches and special occasions. While the hollandaise sauce can be a bit finicky to make, the end result is well worth the effort.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Split English muffins and toast until golden brown.
3.While muffins are toasting, heat Canadian bacon in a skillet until lightly browned.
4.Fill a large saucepan with 2-3 inches of water and bring to a simmer.
5.Add the white vinegar.
6.Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slide it into the simmering water.
7.Repeat with remaining eggs.
8.Poach eggs for 2-3 minutes until whites are set and yolks are still runny.
9.In a blender, combine melted butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper.
10.Blend until smooth and creamy.
11.To assemble, place a slice of Canadian bacon on each toasted muffin half.
12.Top each with a poached egg.
13.Drizzle each with hollandaise sauce.
14.Serve immediately.

PROS

Eggs Benedict is a classic breakfast dish that is both delicious and satisfying.
It’s also quite easy to prepare once you get the hang of poaching eggs and making hollandaise sauce.

CONS

The hollandaise sauce can be a bit tricky to make, so it’s important to follow the steps carefully to avoid curdling.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggs are a good source of protein and healthy fats, while whole grain English muffins offer fiber. However, the hollandaise sauce can be high in calories and saturated fat.

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