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Delicious Eggs Benedict with poached egg, Canadian bacon, and homemade hollandaise sauce on a toasted English muffin.
Alyssa

Eggs Benedict with Homemade Hollandaise Sauce

Eggs Benedict is a classic breakfast dish that features poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and homemade hollandaise sauce on a toasted English muffin.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 348

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices Canadian bacon
  • 1 splash vinegar (just a splash)
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice (or lime juice)
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. In a separate small bowl, beat the egg yolks. Mix in lemon juice, whipping cream, and salt and pepper.
  2. Add a small spoonful of the hot melted butter to the egg mixture and stir well. Repeat this process adding a spoonful at a time of hot butter to the egg mixture.
  3. Once the butter has been incorporated, pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, for just 20-30 seconds. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Fill a medium size pot with about 3 inches of water. Bring the water to a boil and then reduce heat until it reaches a simmer.
  5. Add a little splash of vinegar to the water.
  6. Crack one egg into a small cup. Lower the egg into the simmer water.
  7. Cook the egg in simmering water for 3-5 minutes.
  8. While the egg is cooking, place the slices of Canadian bacon in a large pan and cook on medium-high heat for about 1 minute on each side.
  9. Toast the English muffin. Top each toasted side with a slice or two of Canadian bacon, and then a poached egg. Top with hollandaise sauce.

Notes

This recipe includes instructions for homemade hollandaise sauce.