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    Classic Eggs Benedict with Homemade Hollandaise

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    A traditional breakfast dish featuring poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and English muffins, topped with a rich and creamy hollandaise sauce.

    Ingredients for Classic Eggs Benedict with Homemade Hollandaise

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    Unsalted Butter, melted

    cups

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    Large Egg Yolks

    each

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    Lemon Juice

    teaspoons

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    Hot Paprika

    teaspoons

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    Kosher Salt

    to taste

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    Freshly Ground Black Pepper

    to taste

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    White Distilled Vinegar

    tablespoons

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    Large Eggs, poached

    each

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    English Muffins, split and toasted

    each

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    Canadian Bacon, browned

    slices

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    Chives, chopped

    cups

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    Fresh Herbs, chopped

    tablespoons

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    Flaky Sea Salt

    for garnish

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    How to Make Classic Eggs Benedict with Homemade Hollandaise

    1. Hollandaise Preparation

    Gently melt 3/4 cup butter until foaming, avoid browning (about 3-4 minutes). Combine egg yolks with 2 teaspoons water in a blender. Slowly blend in hot butter to form the hollandaise. Thin with water if too thick. Stir in lemon juice and cayenne; season with salt and pepper.

    2. Poaching the Eggs

    In a medium pot, bring 3 inches of water with 1 tablespoon vinegar and salt to a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a small bowl. Swirl the simmering water and slide the egg into the center. Poach up to four eggs at once until whites set but yolks remain runny (4-5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.

    3. Preparing the Base

    Brown Canadian bacon, ham, or bacon in a skillet until edges crisp (about 6 minutes). Toast English muffins until crisp and golden.

    4. Assembly

    Butter muffin halves, top with bacon, add poached egg, and drizzle with hollandaise. Garnish with chives, herbs, flaky salt, and black pepper.

    Pitfalls and tips

    Layer Eggs Benedict swiftly

    toasted muffin, then Canadian bacon, poached egg, and hollandaise.


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