The Bite: Classic Eggs Benedict Recipe

Depending on the weekend, brunching at home is a deliciously wonderful experience. Skip the long waits and crammed tables for a comfortable, laid-back brunch experience in the comfort of your robe and slippers. Make it a brunch date with your SO or invite the gang over and show off your culinary skills with a classic brunch favorite. Known for its deliciously creamy hollandaise sauce, Classic Eggs Benedict is a great option for an at-home brunch and can be pretty quick and easy to prep and serve. It’s just an added bonus that this entree is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your friends.

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Classic Eggs Benedict

Prep Time 30 Minutes | 6 Servings 

Ingredients:

  • 3 English Muffins

  • 3 tablespoons softened butter

  • 1 teaspoon butter

  • 6 slices of Canadian Bacon

  • 6 eggs

  • 4 teaspoons distilled white vinegar

  • 3 egg yolks

  • ½ cup firm butter

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Cooking Directions:

  1. In a skillet, melt 1 teaspoon butter over medium heat. Add Canadian bacon to the skillet and cook until light brown on both sides. Place on a paper-towel lined plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

  2. Wipe out skilled, fill with 2 inches of water, and add vinegar. Heat until the liquid is boiling and then reduce to a simmer. Break eggs carefully into a separate small cup or saucer. You don’t want the yolk to break. Holding the small cup or saucer close to the liquid’s surface, carefully pour eggs into the skillet. Let cook for 3-5 minutes or desired level of firmness for the egg white.

  3. While the eggs are cooking, make the hollandaise sauce. Vigorously stir to combine egg yolks and lemon juice. Add ¼ cup of the firm butter. Heat over very low heat, consistently stirring until the butter is melted.

  4. Continue stirring and add remaining ¼ cup of the firm butter. Stir the mixture until the butter is melted and the sauce is thickened. Keep warm.

  5. Split the English muffins in half and toast. Take toasted English muffins and spread each with some of the 3 tablespoons of butter. Add 1 slice of Canadian bacon on each half. Place 1 egg on top of Canadian Bacon.

  6. Garnish as desired with chives, paprika, etc.

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