Classic Eggs Benedict, Eggs Benedict Recipe, Eggs Benedict, Classic Breakfast, Hollandaise sauce

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 4 blocks of butter in the microwave until completely melted and separated.

Skim off the cream layer from the melted butter.

Start poaching water by adding salt and a splash of white vinegar.

Separate 8 egg yolks for the hollandaise sauce.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of white wine to the yolks.

Butter and toast 2 English muffins until golden brown.

Sauté Canadian bacon in the same pan until heated through, then keep warm in the oven.

Prepare the hollandaise sauce by whisking the yolks over simmering water until thickened, then slowly add melted butter while whisking continuously.

Season the hollandaise with salt, pepper, and Tabasco to taste.

Poach the eggs in simmering water, stirring to prevent sticking, for about 5 minutes.

Plate the toasted English muffins, top with Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and drizzle with hollandaise sauce.

Garnish with paprika, tomato, and greens.

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