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Ultimate Eggs Benedict

A classic breakfast dish featuring poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Eggs Benedict Base
  • 4 large eggs poached
  • 4 slices Canadian bacon or ham
Hollandaise Sauce
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

Method
 

Prepare the Hollandaise Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice until thickened.
  2. Slowly drizzle in melted butter while whisking continuously until smooth.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Poach the Eggs
  1. Bring water to a gentle simmer in a poaching pan.
  2. Crack eggs into individual cups and gently slide into the simmering water.
  3. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks are still runny.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Place toasted English muffin halves on plates.
  2. Top each half with a slice of Canadian bacon and a poached egg.
  3. Drizzle hollandaise sauce over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with fresh herbs or additional lemon wedges if desired.

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