Eggs Benedict

Poached eggs on toasted English muffins with Canadian bacon, topped with rich hollandaise sauce. The ultimate brunch classic.

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
480
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
American
Eggs Benedict - Breakfast recipe

Ingredients

  • • 4 English muffins, split and toasted
  • • 8 eggs
  • • 8 slices Canadian bacon
  • • 3 egg yolks
  • • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • • White vinegar for poaching
  • • Fresh chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Make hollandaise: blend egg yolks and lemon juice, slowly drizzle in melted butter while blending. Season with salt and cayenne.
  2. Step 2: Warm Canadian bacon in a skillet.
  3. Step 3: Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer, add a splash of vinegar.
  4. Step 4: Create a whirlpool, gently drop eggs in one at a time. Poach for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Place bacon on toasted muffin halves, top with poached egg.
  6. Step 6: Spoon hollandaise over eggs, garnish with chives. Serve immediately.