Eggs Benedict
Classic Eggs Benedict with silky hollandaise, tender poached eggs, warm ham, and toasted English muffins—an impressive yet doable brunch favorite!
Serves: 2
Breakfast
Meat
Prep: 15
Cook: 15
30 Minutes or Less
Poached
Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Skill level:
N/A
865 kcalCalories
31 gCarbs
29 gNet Carbs
37 gProteins
66 gFats
2 gFibers
Instructions
Ingredients
- Make hollandaise: Gently melt the butter. In a heatproof jug or blender, combine egg yolks with lemon juice, then slowly stream in hot butter until thick and smooth. Season to taste.Cayenne Pepper: 1 pinchEggs: 2 eggsLemon: 1 lemonButter: 115 gSalt: 1 pinch
- Toast the English muffins until golden.English muffin: 2 English muffins
- Warm the ham in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned at the edges.Ham: 120 g
- Poach the eggs: Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer with a splash of white vinegar and a pinch of salt. Poach eggs to desired doneness, about 3 minutes for runny yolks. Drain well.Eggs: 4 eggsWhite Vinegar (Distilled): 30 mlSalt: 1 tspWater: 1000 ml
- Assemble: Top each toasted muffin half with warm ham, a poached egg, and spoonfuls of hollandaise. Finish with chopped chives and a crack of black pepper. Serve immediately.Black Pepper: 1 pinchChives: 5 g
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