Eggs Benedict
A classic breakfast recipe featuring poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, and English muffins.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
For Poached Eggs:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vinegar optional
- Water for poaching
For Hollandaise Sauce:
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other Ingredients:
- 2 English muffins halved and toasted
- 4 slices of Canadian bacon or ham optional
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Poaching the Eggs: Fill a pot with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add vinegar if desired. Crack each egg into the water and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Remove poached eggs with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Making Hollandaise Sauce: Place egg yolks in a heatproof bowl and whisk. Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and slowly whisk in the melted butter. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens and is creamy, then remove from heat.
Assembling: Place a slice of Canadian bacon or ham on each toasted English muffin half. Top with a poached egg.
Finishing with Sauce: Drizzle the hollandaise sauce over the poached eggs. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and serve hot.
Calories: 300 kcal
Fat: 25 g
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Protein: 12 g