Eggs Benedict Recipe

Updated May 20, 2020

What is Eggs Benedict?

Eggs Benedict is a popular recipe for breakfast and brunch. Poached eggs and Canadian bacon are served on a buttery toasted English muffin and covered with hollandaise sauce. Most people love ordering this special egg dish at restaurants, but it is easy to make at home. You will love this classic breakfast dish!

How To Make Eggs Benedict

There are a few steps involved when making Eggs Benedict. You want to make sure you are prepared and ready to go so all of the components are hot and ready to serve at the same time.

First, make the Hollandaise sauce. Hollandaise sauce is made with egg yolks, butter, salt, and a little cayenne pepper. The sauce is rich, buttery, and will make the eggs Benedict SO decadent. Don’t be afraid of making hollandaise sauce, it is easy to make in the blender!Next, poach the eggs. You want the egg yolks to stay soft and runny while the egg whites harden. Cook the Canadian bacon. You can also use regular bacon.Toast and butter an English muffin.To assemble the eggs Benedict, top the buttery English muffin with Canadian bacon, poached eggs, creamy hollandaise sauce, and chives. Serve immediately.

You can mix things up and used smoked salmon instead of bacon. You can also add vegetables, asparagus is a great addition to eggs Benedict. If you usually only order Eggs Benedict at a restaurant, try making it at home for a special breakfast. Eggs Benedict would also be a great addition to your Easter breakfast or brunch menu this year.

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