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Plated Eggs Benedict with poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise sauce on English muffins
Alyssa

Eggs Benedict with homemade Hollandaise Sauce

Eggs Benedict is a favorite breakfast item featuring a toasted English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached egg, and a rich hollandaise sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 348

Ingredients
  

  • 2 English muffins English muffins
  • 4 large eggs large eggs
  • 4 slices Canadian bacon
  • 1 splash Vinegar just a splash
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 4 egg yolks egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice or lime juice
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and mix in lemon juice, whipping cream, and salt and pepper. Gradually add hot melted butter to the egg mixture to temper it.
  2. Once combined, return the mixture to the saucepan and cook on low heat for 20-30 seconds. Set aside to thicken.
  3. Fill a pot with 3 inches of water and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Optionally, add vinegar.
  4. Crack an egg into a cup, lower into simmering water, and poach for 3-5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  5. Cook Canadian bacon in a pan for 1 minute on each side.
  6. Toast the English muffins, top with Canadian bacon, poached egg, and hollandaise sauce.

Notes

Enjoy this classic American breakfast dish at home!