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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

Lemon Juice

teaspoons

Hot Paprika

teaspoons

Kosher Salt

to taste

Large Eggs, poached

each

English Muffins, split and toasted

each

Canadian Bacon, browned

slices

Chives, chopped

cups

Fresh Herbs, chopped

tablespoons

Flaky Sea Salt

for garnish

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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