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A serving of classic Eggs Benedict with perfectly poached eggs and hollandaise sauce.

Proven way to grow 5 Eggs Benedict dishes

This recipe provides a proven method for preparing 5 servings of Eggs Benedict, featuring perfectly poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and a rich hollandaise sauce atop toasted English muffins.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Poached Eggs
  • 10 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Hollandaise Sauce
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • to taste Salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper
For Assembly
  • 5 English muffins, split and toasted
  • 10 Canadian bacon or ham slices, lightly fried

Equipment

  • large pot
  • slotted spoon
  • heatproof bowl
  • saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Poaching the Eggs
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a gentle simmer with white vinegar. Carefully crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slide into the simmering water. Poach for 3-4 minutes until the whites are set and yolks are still runny. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Making the Hollandaise Sauce
  1. In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks and lemon juice until pale. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, ensuring it doesn't touch the water, and continue whisking until the mixture thickens. Gradually whisk in the melted butter until the sauce is thick and smooth, then season with salt and cayenne pepper.
Assembling the Eggs Benedict
  1. Place toasted English muffin halves on plates. Top each half with a slice of Canadian bacon. Carefully place a poached egg on each bacon slice. Drizzle generously with hollandaise sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use fresh eggs for poaching. If you don't have a double boiler, you can use a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water for the hollandaise sauce, making sure the bowl does not touch the water. Adjust seasoning to your preference.