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Classic Eggs Benedict with Silky Hollandaise - Brunch Staple

Classic Eggs Benedict with Silky Hollandaise – Brunch Staple

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A classic Eggs Benedict with a silky, rich Hollandaise sauce, perfectly poached eggs, and Canadian bacon on toasted English muffins.

  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

🥄 large egg yolks
🥄 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
🥄 ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and kept warm
🥄 pinch of kosher salt
🥄 dash of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika (optional but recommended)

Instructions

👨‍🍳 Place egg yolks in a clean, dry bowl and whisk in a dash of cayenne or smoked paprika and a pinch of kosher salt

👨‍🍳 Add fresh lemon juice and whisk to combine

👨‍🍳 Gradually whisk in melted butter a little at a time until smooth and thickened

👨‍🍳 Taste and adjust seasoning

👨‍🍳 Toast English muffins and spread with Hollandaise sauce

👨‍🍳 Place Canadian bacon on top of each muffin

👨‍🍳 Carefully place a poached egg on top of the bacon

👨‍🍳 Drizzle extra sauce over the egg and garnish with fresh herbs or a wedge of lemon

Notes

The Hollandaise sauce can be made ahead and kept warm in a double boiler for up to 30 minutes. Do not refrigerate.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 15