Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict is a classic breakfast dish featuring perfectly poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and creamy hollandaise sauce atop toasted English muffins a true brunch favorite.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 large eggs
- 2 English muffins, split
- 4 slices Canadian bacon
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- For Hollandaise Sauce: 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
- 1. Toast English muffins and set aside.
- 2. Heat a skillet and cook Canadian bacon until warm and slightly browned.
- 3. Bring a saucepan of water with vinegar to a gentle simmer.
- 4. Poach eggs for 3-4 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon.
- 5. For Hollandaise: whisk egg yolks and lemon juice in a bowl over simmering water.
- 6. Slowly add melted butter, whisking until thick and creamy.
- 7. Season sauce with salt and cayenne.
- 8. Layer muffin halves with Canadian bacon, a poached egg, and spoon hollandaise over each.
- 9. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresher eggs for easier poaching.
- Keep Hollandaise sauce warm but not hot to prevent curdling.
- Add herbs or smoked salmon for variation.
- Great for holiday brunch or special occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 295mg
Keywords: eggs benedict, brunch recipe, hollandaise sauce, poached eggs