Easy Eggs Benedict Recipe

Canadian bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon reduces fat while ham is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy, while margarine is cost-effective.

egg yolks

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Avocado provides healthy fats, and tofu is a budget-friendly alternative.

Hollandaise sauce

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt sauce

💰Cheaper: cream sauce

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and cream sauce can be made with pantry staples.

Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a small pot over medium heat.

Separate 4 egg yolks for the hollandaise sauce.

Whisk the egg yolks until pale yellow.

Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper to the yolks and whisk.

Drizzle in the melted butter while whisking until thickened.

Set the hollandaise sauce aside.

Bring a big pot of water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and stir in 1/4 teaspoon of vinegar.

Crack eggs into small bowls and gently tip them into the simmering water to poach for 3-5 minutes.

Toast the split store-bought English muffins in a toaster until crispy.

Cook Canadian bacon in a large pan over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes per side.

Assemble by placing Canadian bacon on the English muffin halves, topping with poached eggs, and spooning over hollandaise sauce.

Garnish with fresh chives.

Cooking Techniques

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