Making eggs Benedict requires careful orchestration.
Eggs Benedict is as special as they come.
Believe me, if you make these for me, I will worship the ground you walk on.
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What Is Eggs Benedict?
Eggs Benedict is a traditional American breakfast and brunch recipe that originated in New York City.
It’s decadent, rich, and satisfying.
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How to Make Perfect Poached Eggs
Not everyone poaches eggs right on the first try.
If you’ve never made poached eggs before, they can take some practice.
For a better chance of getting it right, try these tips.
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Looking for another option?
Try our fast and super-easyMicrowave Poached Eggsrecipe.
Tips for A+ Hollandaise Sauce
OurBlender Hollandaise Sauceis really a breeze to make.
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But you do need to follow the recipe closely.
Stick to these tips and you’ll be in good shape.
Make Ahead Tips
There are a lot of moving parts to eggs Benedict.
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Don’t make the hollandaise sauce or toast the English muffins ahead of time.
If you are in or around New Jersey, try it with Taylor ham.
Don’t have a blender?
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Make ourstovetop hollandaise sauce, which is easier than you think.
Add the strips of bacon or the slices of Canadian bacon.
Tip
Don’t pour the bacon fat left in the pan down the drain!
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Bring the water to a boil again, then lower the heat to a bare simmer.
First time making hollandaise sauce?
Check out ourEasy Blender Hollandaise Saucefor additional details on making the sauce.
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To make blender hollandaise, gently melt 10 tablespoons unsalted butter.
Put 3 egg yolks, a tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender.
Taste for salt and acidity and add more salt or lemon juice to taste.
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Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let sit for 4 minutes.
(Remember which egg went in first, you’ll want to take it out first.)
When it comes time to remove the eggs, gently lift out with a slotted spoon.
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If you need some more instruction, here isan easy method for poaching eggs.
As soon as all the eggs are in the poaching water, begin toasting your English muffins.
To assemble, butter one side of an English muffin.
Top with 2 slices of bacon or 1 slice of Canadian bacon.
you’re free to trim the bacon to fit the muffin if youd like.
Put a poached egg on top of the bacon, then pour some hollandaise over.
Sprinkle some parsley over it all and serve at once.
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