6 Egg Cracking Breakfast Recipes You Have to Try!

eggs

🥗Healthier: egg whites

💰Cheaper: none

Lower in calories and cholesterol.

avocado

🥗Healthier: none

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Budget-friendly alternative with similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Healthier fat profile or more affordable option.

Melt 150g of butter in microwave or saucepan, once melted scoop and keep the top layer (clarified butter) and throw away the buttermilk at the bottom.

Separate the 2 egg yolks from the whites. Place egg yolks only in a mixing bowl, over a simmering pot of water (double boiler). Add a splash of water (2 tbsp), then whisk egg yolks quite fast over very very low heat for approx 3 minutes.

Once you have a thick foamy consistency, (sabayon) then add the clarified butter by pouring a little bit at a time as you whisk. Remember not to include the buttermilk. Once mixed, add the juice of half a lemon, salt and cayenne pepper. Mix well, cover and leave in warm spot.

Bring the water to a very gentle simmer. Add the vinegar, give the water a mix.

Crack whole eggs and place in separate cups or small containers. Set aside.

Gently, pour the eggs from the cups into the simmering water. After 3 to 4 minutes, scoop out the egg using a slotted spoon and place on paper or clean towel to drain. Lift egg off towel and it’s ready to serve.

While the eggs are cooking, slice bread and place on hot grill pan or in toaster. You can butter the bread but that’s optional as there’s already a lot of butter on the Hollandaise sauce.

Place smoked ham on toasted buttered bread. Then place the egg on top of the ham. Add a generous tbsp of warm Hollandaise sauce to each egg.

Top with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper and chopped chives.

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