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Amberly Vahn

Irresistible Classic Eggs Benedict

Classic Eggs Benedict features perfectly poached eggs atop Canadian bacon and toasted English muffins, drizzled with creamy hollandaise sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Storage (days) 2 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Hollandaise Sauce
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • salt, to taste
  • cayenne pepper, to taste
Group: Poached Eggs
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp. white vinegar
Group: Assembly
  • 2 whole English muffins, split in half
  • 4 slices Canadian bacon
  • for garnish fresh chives or parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Heatproof bowl
  • Pot for simmering
  • Slotted spoon
  • Skillet
  • Toaster

Method
 

  1. Start by whisking the egg yolks and lemon juice in a heatproof bowl until the mixture is pale and thickened. Place this bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring it doesn't touch the water. Begin to whisk vigorously while slowly drizzling in the melted butter. Continue whisking until the sauce is glossy and thick, seasoning it with salt and a pinch of cayenne for that extra flavor.
  2. In a medium pot, bring water to a gentle simmer and add the white vinegar. Crack an egg into a small bowl and gently slide it into the simmering water. Repeat this for the remaining eggs, poaching each for about 4 minutes until the whites are set while the yolks remain runny. Carefully lift the eggs out with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel to drain.
  3. As the eggs are poaching, toast the English muffins until golden and warm the Canadian bacon in a skillet. On each plate, place half a muffin, top it with a slice of bacon, and carefully add a poached egg. Drizzle with the hollandaise sauce and garnish with freshly chopped chives or parsley.

Notes

Perfecting this Classic Eggs Benedict has taught me the value of patience and finesse in the kitchen. The little details—like using fresh eggs and whisking the hollandaise with love—truly elevate the experience.