Ingredients
🥄 4 large egg yolks
🥄 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
🥄 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and kept warm
🥄 Pinch of kosher salt
🥄 Dash of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika (optional)
🥄 4 slices Canadian bacon
🥄 2 English muffins, sliced and toasted
🥄 Fresh chives for garnish
🥄 1 lemon, cut in half for garnish
Instructions
👨🍳 Poach eggs in simmering water for 3-4 minutes, then drain on paper towels.
👨🍳 Prepare hollandaise by placing yolks in a double boiler over low heat.
👨🍳 Whisk in warm butter slowly, one tablespoon at a time, until sauce thickens.
👨🍳 Stir in lemon juice, salt, and optional cayenne or paprika.
👨🍳 Toast English muffins until golden and crispy.
👨🍳 Cook Canadian bacon until heated through.
👨🍳 Assemble by placing a slice of bacon on each muffin half, top with a poached egg, and drizzle with hollandaise.
👨🍳 Garnish with fresh chives and a lemon wedge.
Notes
Hollandaise can be made ahead and kept warm in a double boiler. Add a splash of warm water if it thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15