Classic Eggs Benedict

Classic eggs benedict with hollandaise sauce

Eggs Benedict

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 English muffins, split and toasted
  • 4 slices Canadian bacon
  • 3 egg yolks (for hollandaise)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Fresh chives

Instructions

  1. Make hollandaise: whisk egg yolks and lemon juice in double boiler
  2. Slowly whisk in melted butter until thick. Season with cayenne
  3. Poach eggs: bring water to gentle simmer, crack eggs into water
  4. Cook eggs for 3-4 minutes until whites are set
  5. Warm Canadian bacon in pan
  6. Toast English muffins
  7. Assemble: muffin, bacon, poached egg, hollandaise
  8. Garnish with chives and serve immediately