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Eggs Benedict Recipe

A classic breakfast dish featuring poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Toaster

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 English muffins, split
  • 4 slices Canadian bacon
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar

Hollandaise Sauce

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • to taste salt

Instructions: 

  • 1. Toast the English muffins until golden brown.
  • 2. In a saucepan, heat Canadian bacon until browned and warmed through.
  • 3. Fill a saucepan with water, add vinegar, and bring to a simmer. Crack eggs into the water and poach for 3-4 minutes.
  • 4. For the hollandaise sauce, whisk egg yolks and lemon juice in a bowl. Slowly add melted butter while whisking continuously until thickened. Add cayenne pepper and salt to taste.
  • 5. Assemble by placing Canadian bacon on each muffin half, topping with a poached egg, and drizzling with hollandaise sauce.

Notes:

Make sure to serve immediately for the best taste.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Eggs Benedict
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