Classic Eggs Benedict

Name: Classic Eggs Benedict
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: Hollandaise Sauce:; 2 egg yolks; 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 tablespoon water, or more as needed; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Eggs:; 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar; 4 large eggs; 2 English muffins, split and toasted; 4 slices Canadian bacon, cooked; 2 teaspoons minced chives, or to taste; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Tired of long lines at brunch? Us too. Luckily, you can make Eggs Benedict to rival your favorite restaurant in your own kitchen. Poaching eggs takes a little practice, but adding vinegar to the boiling water makes the egg less likely to separate. Don't be intimidated by the hollandaise: the fact that it's a cooked sauce actually makes it hard to mess up. Just add the butter slowly, and you should have creamy, yellow hollandaise in no time. If your sauce starts to curdle or separate, simply whisk in a tablespoon or two of boiling water to stabilize.

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Mealthy Tip

To make vegetarian Eggs Florentine, skip the Canadian bacon and cook 2 cups of chopped fresh spinach in a skillet until wilted. Season with salt and pepper, then top each English muffin with a few sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, a little spinach, a poached egg and hollandaise.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 643 calories; 46g fat; 28.5g carbohydrates; 28g protein; 655mg cholesterol; 972mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 643		Calories from Fat 416
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46g		71%
	Saturated Fat 24g	120%
	Trans Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
	Monounsaturated Fat 15.0g
Cholesterol 655mg		218%
Sodium 972mg		41%
Total Carbohydrate 28.5g		10%
	Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
	Sugars 1.0g
Protein 28g

Vitamin A 35%		Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 15%		Iron 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

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French American Fusion Breakfast Brunch Eggs Canadian Bacon Ham

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Jessica Scott says:

Very easy eggs benedict recipe. I love using this Hollandaise sauce recipe to serve over white asparagus as well, when it's in season. Delicious!

Laura Griffin says:

This is my favorite eggs benedict recipe. Simple and delicious! If you haven't ever made this dish before, this is a great place to start. I love to make this, especially for special breakfast occasions.