How to Make Eggs Benedict for a Crowd | Kenji's Cooking Show

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.

Crack 9 eggs into a bowl, ensuring they are not cracked.

Use a strainer to separate the loose whites from the thicker whites, discarding the loose whites.

In a pot, add plain water and a little salt, bringing it to a gentle simmer without vinegar.

Swirl the water gently and slip the eggs in one by one.

Cook the eggs for about 3 minutes until they are soft poached.

Prepare an ice bath and transfer the poached eggs into it to stop the cooking process.

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