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Eggs Benedict

Eggs Benedict is a luxurious breakfast classic featuring a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. The dish comprises perfectly poached eggs, savory Canadian bacon, and rich hollandaise sauce atop a crisp English muffin. This recipe elevates your morning meal with its decadent yet balanced taste profile.

Meal:breakfast
Cook:0 minutes
Servings:4
Difficulty:⭐⭐⭐⭐(Hard)
Prep:0 minutes
Calories:520 cal
gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 8 slices Canadian bacon
  • 4 English muffins
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fill a large saucepan with water, add vinegar, and bring to a simmer

  2. 2

    In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, cayenne, and salt until pale and thickened

  3. 3

    Slowly drizzle in melted butter while whisking continuously to make hollandaise sauce

  4. 4

    Toast English muffins until golden brown and warm Canadian bacon in a skillet

  5. 5

    Poach eggs in the simmering water for 3 minutes until whites are set but yolks are runny

    ⏱️ 3 minutes

  6. 6

    Assemble by placing Canadian bacon on each muffin half, topping with poached egg, and spooning hollandaise over

  7. 7

    Garnish with chives or parsley before serving

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
520
Protein
18g
Carbs
30g
Fat
38g

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