Eggs Benedict with crispy smoked bacon | Christmas recipes

Canadian bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

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

hollandaise sauce

🥗Healthier: avocado sauce

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise

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

Prepare a sturdy metal bowl and a saucepan with about an inch of water underneath.

Place the saucepan on low to medium heat to bring the water to a gentle simmer without boiling.

Add 2 egg yolks to the bowl and whisk continuously.

Add white wine vinegar while whisking.

Slowly drizzle in 125 grams of melted butter while continuing to whisk until emulsified.

If the sauce thickens too much or starts to split, add a splash of cold water and whisk to combine.

Season the hollandaise sauce with a pinch of pepper and salt, and set aside to keep warm.

In a separate pan, bring water to a gentle simmer for poaching eggs.

Gently add the eggs to the simmering water and poach for about 3.5 to 4 minutes, checking for a runny yolk.

Remove the poached eggs with a slotted spoon and place them on kitchen towel to drain excess water.

In the pan used for bacon, add a knob of butter and melt until foamy.

Cut English muffins in half and place them face down in the pan to toast until lightly golden brown.

Assemble the dish by placing cooked bacon on the toasted muffins, followed by the poached eggs.

Reheat the hollandaise sauce gently, whisking in a little cold water to loosen it, and pour it over the poached eggs.

Garnish with freshly chopped chives.

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