Introduction
Eggs Benedict is a classic American breakfast dish that can be made easily at home. It is made with poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise sauce on top of toasted English muffins. This dish can be easily customized to your liking by adding different toppings or changing up the type of meat.
Ingredients
-4 eggs
-2 English muffins, toasted
-4 slices of Canadian bacon
-Hollandaise sauce
Method
1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a simmer.
2. Carefully crack eggs into the water and cook for 3-4 minutes.
3. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain.
4. Assemble Eggs Benedict by placing 2 poached eggs on each toasted English muffin, then topping with Canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce.
Potential changes & improvements
-Try using smoked salmon or avocado in place of Canadian bacon.
-Add a sprinkle of paprika or cayenne pepper to the hollandaise sauce for a little heat.
-Try serving with a side of roasted potatoes or fruit.
What other food it works well with
-Roasted potatoes
-Fruit
Common Mistakes
-Not using enough water when poaching eggs. The water should be at a simmer, not a boil.
-Not toasting the English muffins. This step is key for getting that perfect texture.
Nutritional Information
-Calories: 486
-Fat: 41 g
-Saturated Fat: 17 g
-Cholesterol: 327 mg
-Sodium: 1060 mg
-Carbohydrates: 21 g
-Fiber: 2 g
-Sugar: 3 g
-Protein: 16 g
Allergens
-Eggs
-Butter
-Wheat