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Eggs Benedict

This classic Eggs Benedict recipe is the ultimate in brunch indulgence and making it at home is easier than you might think!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: eggs benedict, eggs benedict recipe
Servings: 8 (1 egg per person)

Ingredients

For the Benedict

  • 8 large eggs
  • 4 English muffins , split in half
  • 8 (1/4-inch-thick) rounds of Canadian bacon
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter , softened
  • pinch of paprika , for garnish (optional)
  • diced fresh chives , for garnish (optional)

For the Hollandaise Sauce

  • 1 & 1/2 cups unsalted butter
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice , plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon mustard , optional
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne , or a few drops of hot sauce, plus more to taste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper , to taste

Instructions

  • Make the poached eggs; set aside.
  • Using a toaster, toaster oven, or regular oven, toast the English muffins until crisp, golden brown, and sturdy. Set aside.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook 4 slices of the Canadian bacon, flipping once, until heated through and browned in spots, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a large plate and repeat with the remaining slices.
  • Make the hollandaise: Melt butter in a small pot over medium heat until it’s foamy but not yet beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
    Place egg yolks and the water in a blender. Start blending, and, working very slowly, add the hot, melted butter until it’s all incorporated. (If it starts to get too thick to blend, add 1/2 teaspoon of water.) Add lemon juice, mustard, and cayenne, though feel free to adjust the amounts to taste, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Assemble the Benedict: place two muffin halves on a warm plate and butter them generously. Top each with a slice of Canadian bacon, then a poached egg. Spoon hollandaise sauce over and sprinkle with chives, flaky sea salt, and black pepper. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Serve immediately with a small side of home fries or cup of fresh fruit.

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 423mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1619IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg