Classic Eggs Benedict: Discover the Perfect Recipe Today!
Classic Eggs Benedict is a delicious breakfast dish featuring poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise sauce served on toasted English muffins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching and Saucing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 English muffins, split
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices Canadian bacon
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the English muffins until golden brown.
- In a skillet, cook the Canadian bacon over medium heat until heated through.
- In a saucepan, bring water and vinegar to a gentle simmer.
- Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slide into the simmering water, poaching for about 3-4 minutes.
- In another saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice in a bowl until thickened, then slowly add the melted butter while whisking continuously.
- Season the hollandaise sauce with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the dish by placing the Canadian bacon on the toasted muffins, topping with poached eggs, and drizzling with hollandaise sauce.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use clarified butter in the hollandaise sauce.
- Make sure to poach the eggs gently to avoid breaking the yolks.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 300mg