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Egg Benedict

Cultural Context

Egg Benedict is a classic American brunch dish believed to have originated in New York City in the late 19th century. Traditionally served on weekends, it features poached eggs atop canadian bacon and toasted english muffins, all drizzled with rich hollandaise sauce. Today, variations abound, including the use of smoked salmon or spinach, making it a beloved choice in brunch menus worldwide.

AmericanUSmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
flour
baking powder
baking soda
salt
sugar
butter
heavy cream
1 egg
lemon juice
peppercorn
8 tablespoons butter
Canadian bacon
vinegar
2 eggs

canadian bacon

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: ham

Smoked turkey reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

hollandaise sauce

🥗Healthier: avocado sauce

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise

Avocado sauce provides creaminess with healthier fats.

1

Make biscuit dough using ¼ cup of flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 ½ tablespoons cold butter, and 1 egg with heavy cream.

2

Knead the dough and set it in the fridge to rest.

3

Roll out the biscuit dough using a tequila bottle as a rolling pin.

4

Cut out biscuit shapes using a mug or mason jar.

5

Place biscuits in a toaster oven at 375°F for about 10 minutes.

6

Prepare Hollandaise sauce by separating 4 egg yolks and whisking them with lemon juice and melted butter.

7

Simmer water in a pot and whisk the egg yolks until thick and creamy.

8

Slowly add melted butter to the egg yolks while whisking vigorously.

9

Cook Canadian bacon in a pan until heated through.

10

Add vinegar to the simmering water and poach 2 eggs at a time until whites are set and yolks are runny.

11

Assemble by placing poached eggs on biscuits, topping with Canadian bacon and Hollandaise sauce.

Cooking Techniques

poachingtoastingsauce-making

Equipment Needed

toaster ovenpotforkmugmason jar

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Eggs BenedictBenedict Eggs

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