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Eggs Benedict Recipe

Eggs Benedict Recipe

Dive into the rich, buttery world of Eggs Benedict, where perfectly poached eggs and smoky back bacon meet creamy hollandaise on a toasted English muffin. This classic dish brings a restaurant-quality breakfast to your table.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Eggs Benedict Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 English muffins halved
  • 8 slices of back bacon Canadian bacon
  • 1 cup hollandaise sauce
  • 8 large eggs
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

Poach the eggs

  • Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Stir in the white vinegar, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
  • Crack each egg individually into a small dish before carefully sliding it into the simmering water. Repeat with three additional eggs. Once all four eggs are in the water, turn off the heat and cover the pot. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for about 4 minutes until the whites are set and the yolks remain soft and runny.
  • Use a slotted spoon to lift the poached eggs from the water and set them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat the process for the remaining eggs.

Eggs Benedict

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the back bacon slices for 1-2 minutes on each side, until they are nicely browned. Set aside the cooked bacon.
  • Turn on your oven’s broiler and set it to high. Spread butter over each half of the English muffins and place them cut side up on a baking sheet. Broil the muffins on the top rack for 1-3 minutes until they are golden and toasted.
  • To assemble, place a slice of back bacon on each toasted English muffin half, followed by a poached egg. Generously ladle hollandaise sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped chives for a finishing touch.