Introduction
Eggs Benedict is a classic breakfast dish that is sure to please everyone. It is simple to make and can be easily customized to your liking. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning.
Ingredients
-4 eggs
-4 English muffins
-8 slices of Canadian bacon
-Hollandaise sauce
Method
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. To make the hollandaise sauce, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper in a heat-proof bowl. Place bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk until sauce is thick and creamy. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until fully incorporated. Set aside.
3. To cook the eggs, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Gently lower eggs into the water and cook for 3-5 minutes, depending on how you like your eggs cooked. Remove eggs from water and set aside.
4. To assemble, place two slices of Canadian bacon on each English muffin half. Top with a cooked egg and hollandaise sauce. Serve immediately.
Potential changes & improvements
-For a lighter dish, use whole wheat English muffins or substitute the Canadian bacon for turkey bacon.
-Add some greens to the dish by topping it with a handful of spinach or arugula.
-Make it a complete meal by adding a side of fruit or roasted potatoes.
What other food it works well with
-A side of fruit or roasted potatoes
Common Mistakes
-Not whisking the hollandaise sauce enough – be sure to whisk it until it is thick and creamy.
-Overcooking the eggs – they should be cooked to your liking, but no more than 5 minutes.
Nutritional Information
-Calories: 454
-Fat: 33 g
-Saturated Fat: 16 g
-Cholesterol: 542 mg
-Sodium: 1,487 mg
-Carbohydrates: 26 g
-Fiber: 2 g
-Sugar: 3 g
-Protein: 19 g
Allergens
-Eggs
-Butter
-Lemon juice