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HOW TO MAKE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE | QUICK & EASY EGGS BENEDICT | KERRY WHELPDALE

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Eggs Benedict

Cultural Context

Eggs Benedict is a classic American breakfast dish that originated in New York City in the late 19th century. It typically features poached eggs served on toasted English muffins with Canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce. The dish has become a staple in brunch menus across the United States and is often associated with leisurely weekend meals.

AmericanUSbreakfast
30 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
125 grams butter
2 eggs
apple cider vinegar
pinch of salt
teaspoon of cold water
cayenne pepper
lemon juice
bagel

Canadian bacon

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: turkey bacon

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham is often more affordable.

hollandaise sauce

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: avocado sauce

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: mayonnaise

Avocado sauce is nutritious, while mayonnaise is a budget-friendly alternative.

1

Melt 125 grams of butter and skim off the white bits to make it completely yellow.

2

Bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare a glass dish to create a double boiler.

3

Separate the yolks from 2 eggs, discarding the whites.

4

Add half a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, a teaspoon of cold water, and a pinch of salt to the egg yolks.

5

Whisk the egg yolk mixture off the heat until combined.

6

Place the egg mixture over the simmering water and whisk continuously until it thickens and lightens in color.

7

Slowly add the melted butter to the egg mixture while whisking to prevent separation.

8

Add cayenne pepper and lemon juice to taste.

9

Toast a bagel to serve with the hollandaise sauce.

Cooking Techniques

poachingtoasting

Equipment Needed

potglass dishwhiskteaspoonscale

Spice Level:

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Dietary

contains eggscontains dairy

Allergens

eggsdairygluten

Also Known As

Benedict EggsEggs on English Muffin

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