Eggs Benedict

Eggs Benedict

30-minute meals
20 min
2 servings
847 kcal / serving

This easy eggs Benedict recipe has all the tips and tricks you need to make this classic brunch staple, from the poached eggs to the hollandaise sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 largeegg yolks
  • 2 tsp.fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ tsp.kosher salt
  • ½ c.plus 1 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 largeeggs
  • 4slices canadian bacon
  • 2english muffins, split, toasted
  • sliced fresh chives, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    In a standard blender or a tall cup with an immersion blender, blend egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, and 1 teaspoon water until frothy.

  2. 2

    In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 1/2 cup butter until no longer foaming and an instant-read thermometer inserted into butter registers 160°. With the blender running, slowly pour in butter in a very thin stream and continue to blend until sauce is thickened and emulsified.

  3. 3

    Into a large saucepan, pour water to a depth of 2". Bring to a gentle simmer. Break each egg into a small bowl, then gently lower egg into water and tip into pan. Using a slotted spoon, gently lift egg from bottom of pan. Repeat with remaining 3 eggs. Cook until whites are just set but yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, carefully transfer eggs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

  4. 4

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add bacon and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, about 4 minutes total.

  5. 5

    Arrange bacon on top of English muffin halves. Top with poached eggs and drizzle with hollandaise. Sprinkle with chives.