Description
Eggs Benedict is a classic breakfast dish featuring poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2 English muffins, split
- 4 slices Canadian bacon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Poach the eggs in simmering water for about 3-4 minutes.
- Toast the English muffins until golden brown.
- In a skillet, cook the Canadian bacon until heated through.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice in a bowl over simmering water until thick.
- Slowly add the melted butter while whisking to create hollandaise sauce.
- Assemble by placing Canadian bacon on each muffin half, topping with a poached egg, and drizzling with hollandaise sauce.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use clarified butter for the hollandaise.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching and sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 400mg
Keywords: eggs benedict, breakfast, brunch, hollandaise sauce