Easy Eggs Benedict Recipe 🍳✨ | Foolproof Poached Eggs & Quick Hollandaise Sauce at Home

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.

Place a pot with a few inches of water on medium low heat to create a double boiler.

In a glass bowl, whisk together 2 egg yolks until smooth.

Whisk in 2 teaspoons of lemon juice until smooth and foamy.

Add 1/2 cup of unsalted butter cut into chunks into the egg yolk mixture.

Place the bowl over the simmering pot of water and whisk until the butter and eggs melt together.

Continue whisking until the mixture becomes thick, about 5 minutes, and can coat the back of a spoon.

Season the hollandaise sauce with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper (or paprika for less spice).

Pour the hollandaise sauce into a thermal cup or container and seal to keep warm.

Split each English muffin in half using a fork to create nooks and crannies.

Toast the English muffins until golden brown.

Fry pieces of ham on both sides until lightly caramelized.

Generously butter the toasted English muffins.

Crack an egg into a strainer to let the loose egg whites strain out.

Place the cracked egg into a small bowl or ramekin, add a few tablespoons of water and a splash of lemon juice, and swirl gently.

After about 2 minutes, gently slip the egg into very hot, steaming water (not simmering or boiling).

Cook the egg for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on desired doneness.

Remove the poached egg with a slotted spoon and let excess water drip off.

Place each poached egg on top of the buttered English muffin and cooked ham.

Stir the hollandaise sauce and spoon it gently on top of each poached egg.

Garnish with a sprinkle of cayenne and finely chopped parsley.

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