Classic Eggs Benedict

A classic Eggs Benedict, complete with creamy hollandaise and perfectly poached eggs, is simple to prepare for an elegant at-home brunch.

Category Tags:

BreakfastBrunch

Cuisine Tags:

FrenchAmerican

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F and warm 8 slices of Canadian bacon for 5 to 10 minutes.

  2. Melt butter until piping hot.

  3. Warm a blender bowl, then add egg yolks, lemon juice, cayenne, salt, white pepper, and mustard; blend at medium speed.

  4. While blending, slowly drizzle in the hot melted butter until the sauce emulsifies.

  5. Bring a large pot of water to a simmer (180 F to 190 F), adding a teaspoon of vinegar and salt.

  6. Gently crack and tip each egg into the simmering water; cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

  7. Carefully remove eggs with a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels, and pat dry.

  8. Toast and butter English muffins.

  9. Assemble each muffin half with Canadian bacon, a poached egg, and then hollandaise sauce.

  10. Garnish with chopped chives and paprika; serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 1127 kcal
Carbohydrate: 69 g
Cholesterol: 693 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 31 g
Saturated Fat: 39 g
Sodium: 1498 mg
Sugar: 37 g
Fat: 81 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g