Cooking Eggs Benedict | Peace Corps Vlog 026

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.

Melt 3/4 cup butter in a small pot over medium heat.

Place 2 egg yolks and 2 teaspoons of water in a blender.

Add the melted butter to the egg yolks until fully incorporated.

Mix in vinegar, mustard, salt, and chili powder into the hollandaise sauce.

Prepare to poach the eggs by boiling water and creating a whirlpool.

Crack 5 eggs, keeping the yolks in the shells, and pour out the whites.

Gently place the eggs into the whirlpool and let them poach for about 4-5 minutes.

Toast the bread while the eggs are poaching.

Serve the poached eggs on toasted bread, topped with hollandaise sauce, basil, and chive.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens