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Eggs Benedict Recipe

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Eggs Benedict is one of those dishes that most people order out at a restaurant instead of making it at home. It is much easier to make at home than most people realize. Sure, it looks fancy and a bit tedious to make but it really isn’t. All you need is a little bit of patients, and you can master eggs benedict at home and enjoy them any time.

Easy Eggs Benedict - poached eggs with bacon and hollandaise sauce on a white plate

Eggs benedict is a classic dish that consists of poached eggs, ham or bacon, and hollandaise sauce served on a toasted English muffin. Enjoy this delicious dish for breakfast or brunch.

How to Make Easy Eggs Benedict

Gather the following ingredients and follow the instructions listed below. It is best to make this recipe in stages.

Ingredients for the Bacon:

  • 4 slices of Canadian bacon, ham steak or prosciutto
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Ingredients for the English Muffin:

  • 2 English muffins
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Ingredients for the Poached Eggs:

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Ingredients for the Hollandaise Sauce:

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Garnish

  • fresh parsley, chopped chives or green onion

Instructions:

Make the Hollandaise Sauce:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until well combined.
  2. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Continue whisking the egg yolk mixture while slowly pouring in the melted butter.
  3. Whisk continuously until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Cook the Bacon and Toast the English Muffin:

  1. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, then cook the Canadian bacon, ham steak, or prosciutto until it’s slightly crispy and heated through, approximately one minute on each side. Set aside and keep warm.
  2. Toast the English muffin and butter each side. Set aside and keep warm.

Poach the Eggs:

  1. Fill a large saucepan with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add the white vinegar to the water.
  2. Crack one egg into a small bowl or ramekin. Using a spoon, create a gentle whirlpool in the simmering water and carefully slide the egg into the center of the whirlpool. This will help the egg white wrap around the yolk.
  3. Repeat this process with the remaining eggs.
  4. Allow the eggs to poach for about 3-4 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. Remove the poached eggs from the water using a slotted spoon and set aside.

Assemble the Eggs Benedict:

  1. Place a slice of ham, prosciutto or bacon on each half on each buttered English muffin half.
  2. Top with a poached egg.
  3. Spoon a generous amount of hollandaise sauce over the poached eggs.
  4. Sprinkle with a chopped parsley, chives or green onion for garnish, if desired.

And there you have it – a delicious and easy eggs benedict recipe that you can enjoy for breakfast or brunch. The combination of perfectly poached eggs, savory ham, prosciutto or bacon, and rich hollandaise sauce makes this a fancy yet easy option. Serve with a side of fresh fruit or sauteed vegetables for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Easy Eggs Benedict - poached eggs with bacon and hollandaise sauce on a white plate
Yield: 2 Servings

Eggs Benedict Recipe

Eggs Benedict is one of those dishes that most people order out at a restaurant instead of making it at home. It is much easier to make at home than most people realize

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Bacon:

  • 4 slices of Canadian bacon, ham steak or prosciutto
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Ingredients for the English Muffin:

  • 2 English Muffins
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter

Ingredients for the Poached Eggs:

  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon white vinegar

Ingredients for the Hollandaise Sauce:

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Garnish:

  • Fresh parsley, chopped chives or green onion

Instructions

Make the Hollandaise Sauce:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until well combined.
  2. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Continue whisking the egg yolk mixture while slowly pouring in the melted butter.
  3. Whisk continuously until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Cook the Bacon and Toast the English Muffin:

  1. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, then cook the Canadian bacon, ham steak, or prosciutto until it's slightly crispy and heated through, approximately one minute on each side. Set aside and keep warm.
  2. Toast the English muffin and butter each side. Set aside and keep warm.

Poach the Eggs:

  1. Fill a large saucepan with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add the white vinegar to the water.
  2. Crack one egg into a small bowl or ramekin. Using a spoon, create a gentle whirlpool in the simmering water and carefully slide the egg into the center of the whirlpool. This will help the egg white wrap around the yolk.
  3. Repeat this process with the remaining eggs.
  4. Allow the eggs to poach for about 3-4 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. Remove the poached eggs from the water using a slotted spoon and set aside.

Assemble the Eggs Benedict:

  1. Place a slice of ham, prosciutto or bacon on each half on each buttered English muffin half.
  2. Top with a poached egg.
  3. Spoon a generous amount of hollandaise sauce over the poached eggs.
  4. Sprinkle with a chopped parsley, chives or green onion for garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 875Total Fat: 73gSaturated Fat: 40gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 785mgSodium: 899mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 36g

Calories are estimated and may vary.

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