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Eggs Benedict Recipe

A classic brunch dish featuring poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pieces English muffins
  • 4 slices Canadian bacon
  • 4 Eggs
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 3 pieces Egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper optional

Instructions 

  1. 1. Toast the English muffins and set aside.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, heat water until simmering. Add a splash of vinegar.
  3. 3. Crack eggs into the simmering water and poach for about 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  4. 4. In another pan, heat Canadian bacon until browned.
  5. 5. For the hollandaise sauce, whisk egg yolks, lemon juice, and water in a bowl over simmering water. Slowly add melted butter while whisking continuously until thickened. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
  6. 6. Assemble by placing Canadian bacon on each English muffin half, followed by a poached egg, and topped with hollandaise sauce.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Breakfast, Brunch, Eggs Benedict
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