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Eggs Benedict Recipe

Classic Eggs Benedict with poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 English muffins, split and toasted
  • 8 slices Canadian bacon
  • 4 Eggs poached

Hollandaise Sauce

  • 3 Egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Toast the English muffins and set aside.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, cook the Canadian bacon until browned and set aside.
  3. 3. Poach the eggs in simmering water for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
  4. 4. For the hollandaise sauce, whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until thickened.
  5. 5. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking continuously until the sauce is smooth and thick. Season with cayenne pepper and salt.
  6. 6. Assemble the Eggs Benedict by placing a slice of Canadian bacon on each toasted muffin half, followed by a poached egg. Spoon hollandaise sauce over the top and serve immediately.

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: 3mg

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