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Eggs Benedict Recipe

A classic breakfast dish featuring 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: 2 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 Eggs
  • 2 English Muffins split
  • 4 slices Canadian Bacon

Hollandaise Sauce

  • 3 large 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 until golden brown.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, cook the Canadian bacon over medium heat until browned.
  3. 3. Poach the eggs in simmering water until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
  4. 4. For the hollandaise sauce, whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice together in a bowl until thickened.
  5. 5. Slowly add the melted butter while whisking constantly. Add cayenne pepper and salt to taste.
  6. 6. Assemble the Eggs Benedict by placing the Canadian bacon on the toasted English muffins, topping with a poached egg, and drizzling with hollandaise sauce.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

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