Eggs Benedict
American
Toast the muffins and warm the plates before assembling so the poached eggs can go straight on top. If the hollandaise tightens, whisk in a small splash of warm water.
- Servings (recipe yield)
- 2 servings
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Rest / chill / soak
- Not provided
- Total time
- Not provided
Estimated times for this version of the recipe. Equipment, ingredient preparation and batch size can change the timing.
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Ingredients
- 3 egg yolks (from pasteurized eggs)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Cayenne pepper or hot sauce, to taste (optional)
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 english muffins or toast, split
- 4 slices Canadian bacon or ham
- Butter, for spreading on muffins (optional)
- Chives, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Yolks and Lemon Juice: In a blender, blend the yolks and lemon juice to create the base for the hollandaise sauce. This can optionally be done in a double boiler on a gentle simmer with whisking instead of blending to reduce curdling.
- Drizzle Butter: Slowly pour in the melted butter while blending. The sauce should thicken and become creamy. If it becomes too viscous, add a little warm water or lemon juice to thin it out.
- Season Sauce: Season to taste with cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Heat Water to Simmer: Prepare a large saucepan with at least four inches of water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add the vinegar to help the egg whites set.
- Poach Eggs 3-4 Minutes: Gently slide the eggs into the simmering water. It helps to crack the eggs into a small bowl or ladle, bring the vessel to the surface of the water, and then drop the egg in that way. While cooking, take a spoon and stir the water into a little whirlpool; this can help displace the excess egg whites, giving the poached eggs a cleaner, firmer appearance. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove Eggs: Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Toast Muffins: Halve the muffins and toast them. Optionally butter both halves. You could substitute the muffins with any kind of spongey bread.
- Cook Bacon: In a skillet on medium heat, cook the Canadian bacon or ham until slightly browned.
- Assemble: Place a slice of Canadian bacon on each toasted muffin half, top with a poached egg and a generous amount of hollandaise sauce. Garnish with cut chives and more cayenne pepper if desired.
Source: Public Domain Recipes · Enzo Stever · Recipe source · Public-domain source license