Traditional Eggs Benedict
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 2 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 2 servings
- Calories
- 757
- Total Fat
- 61
- Saturated Fat
- 34
- Carbohydrates
- 28
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 25
- Cholesterol
- 674
- Sodium
- 626
- Total: 35 min
- Active: 35 min
Ingredients
1 teaspoon vinegar
4 eggs
4 thin slices Canadian bacon
2 English muffins
3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon hot water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 stick unsalted butter, melted and hot
Salt and pepper
Paprika
Chopped parsley
Directions
- In a large skillet, bring 2 inches of water and the vinegar to a boil. Crack one egg into a glass. Reduce water to a simmer and pour egg into water in one quick motion. Quickly add remaining eggs. Let eggs cook for 4-5 minutes. The white should be firm but the yellow should be runny. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
- In a non-stick skillet heat the bacon until warm. Toast the English muffins until golden.
- For the sauce: Place yolks, water and lemon juice into blender. Blend for 1 minute. With blender running, pour butter through open hole of blender lid. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
- To assemble eggs benedict: Top each muffin with bacon and a poached egg. Pour warm sauce over and garnish with paprika and chopped parsley.
- Alternatives: Vegetarian: Substitute wilted spinach and a grilled tomato for the ham.