Description
Wake up your brunch game with this irresistible Ultimate Eggs Benedict—a restaurant-worthy dish that’s surprisingly easy to master at home. Featuring perfectly poached eggs, golden toasted English muffins, smoky Canadian bacon, and a silky homemade hollandaise sauce, this breakfast idea is the ultimate indulgence. It’s a great option if you’re looking for quick breakfast recipes, easy brunch ideas, or a classic breakfast dish to impress. With fresh ingredients and smart prep tips, you’ll have an easy recipe that feels gourmet with every bite.
Ingredients
3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup unsalted butter
Pinch cayenne pepper or hot sauce
Salt to taste
4 large eggs
2 English muffins
4 slices Canadian bacon or ham
Fresh chives or dill, chopped
Paprika (optional)
Instructions
1. Split the English muffins and toast them until golden brown. Set aside.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Canadian bacon or ham slices for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Place on toasted muffins.
3. Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer. Add a splash of vinegar (optional). Crack each egg into a ramekin, gently slide into the water, and poach for 3–4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
4. To make hollandaise sauce, whisk egg yolks and lemon juice over a double boiler until slightly thickened. Slowly drizzle in melted butter while whisking constantly until smooth. Season with salt and cayenne.
5. (Blender alternative) Blend egg yolks and lemon juice. While blending, slowly pour in hot melted butter. Blend until smooth and season to taste.
6. Place a poached egg on top of each bacon-topped muffin. Spoon hollandaise sauce generously over each. Garnish with chives or dill and a dash of paprika.
Notes
Use fresh eggs for the best poaching results—they hold their shape better in water.
Keep hollandaise sauce warm using a double boiler to prevent it from thickening too much or separating.
Assemble the dish just before serving to maintain the texture of each component.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Poaching, Toasting, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 330mg