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Eggs Benedict

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🍳 Eggs Benedict with Classic Homemade Hollandaise Sauce is a luxurious brunch favorite that combines rich, creamy sauce with perfectly poached eggs and savory Canadian bacon.
πŸ₯― This recipe delivers elegant flavors and textures that make for an impressive, delicious breakfast or brunch treat.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 large eggs

4 slices of Canadian bacon

2 English muffins, split and toasted

4 tablespoons butter for the hollandaise sauce

4 egg yolks for the hollandaise sauce

2 teaspoons lime juice or lemon juice for the hollandaise sauce

1 tablespoon heavy cream for the hollandaise sauce

Salt and pepper to taste for the hollandaise sauce

a splash of vinegar for poaching eggs

Instructions

1-Prepare the hollandaise sauce by melting 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan. In a separate bowl, beat 4 egg yolks and mix in 2 teaspoons of lime juice or lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of heavy cream, salt, and pepper to taste.

2-Temper the egg mixture by gradually adding small spoonfuls of the hot melted butter while stirring to avoid curdling. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 20-30 seconds until it thickens.

3-Remove from heat and add more heavy cream if needed to adjust the consistency. For more tips on sauce-making, check out this classic hollandaise sauce recipe from a trusted source.

4-To poach the eggs, fill a pot with about 3 inches of water, bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add a splash of vinegar if desired, then crack each of the 4 large eggs into a small cup and gently lower them into the water.

5-Cook for 3-5 minutes based on desired yolk softness, then remove with a slotted spoon. Cook the 4 slices of Canadian bacon in a pan over medium-high heat for about one minute per side.

6-Toast the 2 English muffins and assemble by placing one slice of Canadian bacon on each muffin half, topping with a poached egg, and covering with the hollandaise sauce.

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Notes

πŸ₯š Adding vinegar to poaching water helps egg whites hold together.
🧼 Skim off white foam that forms during poaching for clearer presentation.
🧈 Gradually incorporate hot butter into hollandaise eggs to prevent sauce curdling.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Poaching, sautΓ©ing, toasting
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Contains egg and dairy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 English muffin half with toppings
  • Calories: 348
  • Sodium: 562mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 408mg