Indulge in the exquisite culinary creation known as Eggs Benedict, a timeless brunch classic that tantalizes taste buds with its symphony of flavors. Picture perfectly poached eggs, their yolks still soft and golden, nestled atop toasted English muffins and draped in a velvety hollandaise sauce, a luscious emulsion of butter, egg yolks, and lemon juice. This iconic dish is often adorned with crispy bacon or smoked salmon, adding an extra layer of savory delight.
Accompanying the Eggs Benedict recipe, you'll also discover variations that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. For those with gluten sensitivities, a gluten-free English muffin recipe provides a suitable alternative, ensuring everyone can savor this delectable dish. And for those seeking a plant-based option, a vegan hollandaise sauce recipe crafted with silken tofu and nutritional yeast delivers a creamy and flavorful substitute.
Furthermore, the hollandaise sauce recipe is presented in two methods: the traditional whisk method and a simplified blender method. The traditional method allows for more control over the emulsification process, while the blender method offers a quicker and easier approach, yielding a luscious and smooth sauce nonetheless. With these variations and methods, you're empowered to tailor Eggs Benedict to your unique tastes and dietary requirements.
EGGS BENEDICT WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE (THREE WAYS)
This recipe includes an adaptation of my brother Merlin's blender hollandaise sauce, which originated from the Joy of Cooking hollandaise recipe. As a family tradition that started when Merlin and I were in our twenties, after opening presents on Christmas morning, my brother would make eggs Benedict for everyone using the leftover ham from our Christmas Eve dinner. To use his words, not mine, he didn't ever contribute much to the holiday, so this was his way of making up for it, and I'll tell ya, it earned my forgiveness--at least for a day. We would then proceed to lounge around and watch TV and sleep the rest of the day in our ugly Christmas pajamas (also a Christmas tradition in our family).
Provided by Waylynn Lucas
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fill a medium to large pot with 4 inches of water. Bring the water to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cover the pot.
- To make the hollandaise sauce: In a blender, combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, mustard, cayenne, and salt and blend it briefly to combine.
- In a small skillet or pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once it's almost fully melted and starting to bubble but there are still a few pieces of solid butter remaining, remove it from the heat. (Please note: Do not melt the butter in the microwave, as you don't have control over the temperature and the temperature is key for making this blender hollandaise sauce.)
- With the lid on the blender, turn it on low to medium speed, then slowly and carefully remove the cap in the lid (keeping the lid on) and pour in a little butter. Blend until the butter is incorporated, then with the blender running, carefully pour in the rest of the butter, little by little.
- Be careful, because this can splatter and make a very big mess! The mixture should instantly thicken up and create a delicious smooth hollandaise sauce. If it fails to thicken up right away, blend it on really high speed for a minute.
- Keep the hollandaise sauce in the blender jar and give it a quick blend every minute or so or place the blender jar in a large bowl of warm water to keep the sauce warm so a film doesn't form on the top.
- To make the eggs Benedict: Take the lid off the pot of water and add the vinegar.
- Put the English muffin halves in the toaster. The English muffins and eggs will take the same amount of time, so you want to have the English muffins toasted and ready when the eggs finish cooking.
- Crack one of the eggs into a small bowl. With a spoon, give the simmering water in the pot a quick clockwise stir so there is a little movement in the water. Once the water has almost stopped swirling, gently and carefully dip the bowl into the top of the water and dump the egg into the water. Without agitating the water again, repeat with the other eggs. Poach the eggs for 3 to 4 minutes. You want the whites to be completely set but the yolks to still be jiggly.
- Place a slice of ham, a slice of smoked salmon, or 4 stalks of cooked asparagus on top of each toasted English muffin half.
- Pull each egg out of the water with a slotted spoon. Give it a little shake to let the water drain off, then place it on top of the prepared English muffin. Top each with a couple of generous spoonfuls of the hollandaise sauce. Garnish with a quick shake of cayenne and dill or chives, and you are ready to enjoy!
EGGS BENEDICT WITH HOMEMADE HOLLANDAISE
Legend has it that poached eggs on an English muffin started at Delmonico's in New York. Here's my take on this brunch classic, and don't spare the hollandaise. -Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For hollandaise sauce, in top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, whisk egg yolks, water and lemon juice until blended; cook until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and temperature reaches 160°, whisking constantly. Remove from heat. Very slowly drizzle in warm melted butter, whisking constantly. Whisk in pepper. Transfer to a small bowl if necessary. Place bowl in a larger bowl of warm water. Keep warm, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve, up to 30 minutes., Place 2-3 in. of water in a large saucepan or skillet with high sides. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break 1 egg into a small bowl; holding bowl close to surface of water, slip egg into water. Repeat with 3 more eggs. , Cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water. Repeat with remaining 4 eggs., Top each muffin half with a slice of bacon, a poached egg and 2 tablespoons sauce; sprinkle with paprika. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 331mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
EGGS BENEDICT AND EASY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Break each egg into an individual small bowl and set aside. Fill a large (12-inch) saute pan about half full with water and bring to a boil. Carefully slide each egg into a separate corner of the pan and simmer for exactly 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the eggs to sit in the water for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the slices of prosciutto on a sheet pan and roast for 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Place both halves of each toasted muffin on a dinner plate and, using a slotted spoon, slide a poached egg onto each half. Drizzle hollandaise sauce over the poached eggs and garnish with chives. Serve with a slice of prosciutto.
- Place the egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in the jar of a blender and process on low for 15 seconds. Melt the butter in a small saucepan until it is sizzling hot. Remove the small clear insert in the top of the blender. With the blender on low, slowly add the hot butter to the egg and lemon mixture and blend for 30 seconds, until the sauce is very thick. Use immediately.
- "Barefoot Contessa Foolproof" by Ina Garten © Clarkson Potter 2012. Provided courtesy of Ina Garten. All rights reserved.
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
Hollandaise sauce is easy with this foolproof brunch recipe from Tyler Florence on Food Network; the trick is to use a wire whisk and a clean bowl.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories condiment
Time 20m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Vigorously whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice together in a stainless steel bowl and until the mixture is thickened and doubled in volume. Place the bowl over a saucepan containing barely simmering water (or use a double boiler,) the water should not touch the bottom of the bowl. Continue to whisk rapidly. Be careful not to let the eggs get too hot or they will scramble. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter and continue to whisk until the sauce is thickened and doubled in volume. Remove from heat, whisk in cayenne and salt. Cover and place in a warm spot until ready to use for the eggs benedict. If the sauce gets too thick, whisk in a few drops of warm water before serving.
- Brown the bacon in a medium skillet and toast the English muffins, cut sides up, on a baking sheet under the broiler. Fill a 10-inch nonstick skillet half full of water. Add white vinegar to the cooking water. This will make the egg white cook faster so it does not spread. Bring to a slow boil. Gently break 1 of the eggs into the water taking care not to break it. Repeat with remaining eggs. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook 3 1/2 minutes until the egg white is set and yolk remains soft. Remove with a slotted spoon, allowing the egg to drain. To assemble: Lay a slice of Canadian bacon on top of each muffin half, followed by a poached egg. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon hollandaise sauce over the eggs. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Yield: 4 servings
EGGS BENEDICT
Hot buttered English muffins, Canadian-style bacon, and poached eggs are topped with a heavenly drizzle of hollandaise sauce. Wonderful for Easter, Mother's Day, or anytime you want to treat yourself to the best brunch in the world! Serve with roasted potatoes for mopping up the extra egg yolk and hollandaise. If you prefer, you can substitute ham for the Canadian bacon in this recipe.
Provided by jenn
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To Make Hollandaise: Fill the bottom of a double boiler part-way with water. Make sure that water does not touch the top pan. Bring water to a gentle simmer. In the top of the double boiler, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon water.
- Add the melted butter to egg yolk mixture 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time while whisking yolks constantly. If hollandaise begins to get too thick, add a teaspoon or two of hot water. Continue whisking until all butter is incorporated. Whisk in salt, then remove from heat. Place a lid on pan to keep sauce warm.
- Preheat oven on broiler setting. To Poach Eggs: Fill a large saucepan with 3 inches of water. Bring water to a gentle simmer, then add vinegar. Carefully break eggs into simmering water, and allow to cook for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Yolks should still be soft in center. Remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon and set on a warm plate
- While eggs are poaching, brown the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and toast the English muffins on a baking sheet under the broiler.
- Spread toasted muffins with softened butter, and top each one with a slice of bacon, followed by one poached egg. Place 2 muffins on each plate and drizzle with hollandaise sauce. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 879 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 742.1 mg, Fat 71.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 38.9 g, Sodium 1719.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your eggs Benedict will taste. Look for eggs that are free-range and organic, and use ripe tomatoes and avocado.
- Poach the eggs perfectly: The key to a great eggs Benedict is perfectly poached eggs. To poach an egg, bring a pot of water to a simmer and then add a splash of vinegar. Crack the egg into a small bowl and then gently slide it into the simmering water. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the white is set and the yolk is still runny.
- Make the hollandaise sauce ahead of time: Hollandaise sauce can be tricky to make, so it's a good idea to make it ahead of time and then reheat it just before serving. To make hollandaise sauce, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt in a heatproof bowl. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and whisk constantly until the sauce has thickened and doubled in volume. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in butter, one piece at a time, until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the eggs Benedict: To assemble the eggs Benedict, place a toasted English muffin on a plate. Top with a slice of ham, a poached egg, and a spoonful of hollandaise sauce. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped chives or paprika.
Conclusion:
Eggs Benedict is a classic brunch dish that is sure to impress your guests. With its rich flavors and elegant presentation, it's the perfect way to start your day. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just a lazy Sunday morning, these tips will help you make the perfect eggs Benedict every time.
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