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★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
A Classic That's Easy to Make at Home
Eggs Benedict is classic for a reason. It's easy to whip up and it tastes like a dream!
It's easier than you might think to make at home. Fancy that.
Creamy, rich and lemony.
The power of silk smooth Hollandaise sauce, made with just eggs yolks, butter and lemon juice, transforms an egg, some Canadian ham and an English muffin into something glorious.
Check out my Hollandaise sauce recipe or you can opt to use the powdered Hollandaise mix.
Great for a Family of Four
This yummy breakfast comes together easily for up to 4 people. A fun little weekend breakfast or brunch treat.
Add a Cocktail
Try it with an Old Bay Bloody Mary or a Limoncello Spritz for brunch.
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
You'll need just 5 ingredient to make your own, restaurant-style Eggs Benedict.
Here's everything you'll need:
- English muffins. Just your standard variety. Nothing fancy. Lightly toasted.
- Poached eggs. Check out my easy how-to for poaching eggs using a mason jar lid. Season eggs with salt and pepper to taste.
- Canadian Bacon. I prefer thin slices if you can find them.
- Hollandaise sauce. Check out my easy homemade Hollandaise sauce recipe.
- Fresh parsley or chives. For garnish. This is optional but adds a really pretty as tasty touch.
★ How to Make this Recipe ★
This classic Eggs Benedict dish comes together in just a few steps.
Here's a look at what's involved:
- Toast English Muffins.
- Prepare Hollandiase sauce.
- Flash fry Canadian bacon.
- Poach the eggs.
- Layer bacon, egg and Hollandaise sauce.
- Garnish and serve.
The process is easy if you just follow the steps!
★ Tips & FAQs ★
Legend has it, Eggs Benedict was born when Lemuel Benedict walked into the Waldorf Hotel in NYC looking to cure a hangover. He ordered toast, poached eggs, bacon, and hollandaise. The chef swapped in English muffins and Canadian bacon, put it on the menu, and the brunch legend was born.
Traditional English muffins are classic, but you can also use toasted brioche, sourdough, or even bagels for a twist.
Classic versions use Canadian bacon or ham, but you can try smoked salmon, crispy bacon, or sautéed spinach for a vegetarian option.
Keep them warm covered loosely with foil in the oven set to 200ºF. Add Hollandaise sauce right before serving.
You can also try my Eggs Benedict Casserole for an easier way to serve a crowd, with the same delicious flavors.
★ More Egg Recipes ★
Serving more than four people?
You might prefer my Eggs Benedict Casserole! Easy to make and serves 8!
For more breakfast ideas, browse all my easy breakfast recipes.
Eggs Benedict
Ingredients
- 2 English muffins sliced
- 4 eggs poached
- 1 cup Hollandaise sauce
- 4 slices Canadian bacon
- fresh parsley or chives for garnish
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Instructions
- Slice (if needed) and toast English muffins.
- Make your Hollandaise sauce.
- Make your poached eggs.
- Flash fry Canadian bacon in a hot pan for 15 seconds on each side.
- Layer fried bacon onto each slice of each English Muffin.
- Top with one poached egg on each toasted muffin, then pour over hollandiase sauce.
- Garnish if desired and serve immediately.
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