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Eggs Benedict Recipe

Classic breakfast dish with poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 English muffins, split
  • 4 slices Canadian bacon
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Hollandaise Sauce

  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Toast the English muffins until golden brown.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, heat Canadian bacon until browned.
  3. 3. Fill a saucepan with water, add vinegar, and bring to a simmer. Crack eggs into the water and poach for 3-4 minutes.
  4. 4. For the hollandaise sauce, whisk egg yolks and lemon juice in a bowl over simmering water. Slowly add melted butter while whisking until thickened. Season with cayenne pepper and salt.
  5. 5. Assemble by placing Canadian bacon on each muffin half, top with a poached egg, and drizzle with hollandaise sauce.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

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