Best 2 Poached Eggs On English Muffins With Helgas Hollandaise Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with poached eggs, the epitome of elegance and simplicity. Served gracefully atop toasted English muffins, these tender eggs enveloped in velvety hollandaise sauce create a symphony of flavors. Dive into Helga's hollandaise, a classic emulsion of butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper, adding a touch of tangy richness to the eggs. Explore variations of this timeless dish, including Florentine with sautéed spinach and mushrooms, and Eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon. Whichever recipe you choose, prepare to savor a brunch or lunch that is both satisfying and sophisticated.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

POACHED EGGS, TASSO HAM, GRIDDLE TOMATO AND CAJUN HOLLANDAISE WITH ENGLISH MUFFINS



Poached Eggs, Tasso Ham, Griddle Tomato and Cajun Hollandaise with English Muffins image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

3 cups water
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
4 eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil, to coat
8 ounces tasso ham, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
4 plum or heirloom tomatoes, sliced in half crosswise
4 English muffins, split and toasted
Cajun hollandaise, to top, recipe follows
Cajun Hollandaise
2 tablespoons Spanish paprika
2 teaspoons New Mexican chile powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon chile de arbol
1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, clarified and melted
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Dash Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the water and vinegar until simmering in a large high-sided frying pan. Break each egg into a cup and gently add to the water. Poach the eggs for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the yolk is nearly or almost set. Remove the eggs from the pan with a slotted spoon to drain the liquid and place on a plate. Season the top with salt and pepper.
  • For the tasso ham and tomatoes: Heat the oil in a cast iron griddle or in a large cast iron pan until it begins to shimmer. Cook the ham for about 1 minute per side or until lightly golden brown. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels. Cook the tomatoes for about 20 seconds per side until lightly golden brown and just warmed through.
  • Serve the poached eggs with toasted English muffins, ham and tomatoes and Cajun hollandaise.
  • Hollandaise:
  • Stir together the paprika, chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, chile de arbol, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  • Place the egg yolks and lemon juice in a medium stainless steel bowl, set over a pot of simmering water not touching the bottom of the bowl. Whisk the yolks until pale yellow and fluffy. Slowly add the clarified melted butter, a few tablespoons at a time and whisk until thickened. Season the sauce with 2 teaspoons of the spice mixture, salt, and pepper, and a dash Worcestershire sauce. Keep warm until ready to use.

LOBSTER MUFFINS WITH POACHED EGG, CAVIAR, SPINACH & HOLLANDAISE



Lobster muffins with poached egg, caviar, spinach & hollandaise image

Turn Eggs Benedict into a gourmet treat, perfect for a celebration breakfast or indulgent brunch - use shop bought muffins to save time

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch, Supper

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 23

½ lobster , about 300g meat (see tip, top right)
25g butter , for reheating the lobster
2 very fresh eggs
1 tsp white wine vinegar
large knob of butter
100g bag baby spinach , washed
whole nutmeg
2 tsp Avruga caviar
350g strong white bread flour
7g sachet fast-action dried yeast
175ml warm milk
1 egg , beaten
fine polenta or semolina , for dusting
50ml white wine
100ml white wine vinegar
1 shallot , finely chopped
½ small bunch tarragon
¼ tsp whole black peppercorns
1 large egg yolk
1 tbsp double cream
125g butter , melted
cayenne pepper , to taste
1-2 tbsp lemon juice , to taste

Steps:

  • First make the muffins. Mix together the flour, yeast and 3/4 tsp salt in a food mixer with the dough hook, or in a large bowl if making by hand. Add the milk and egg, and mix to a dough. Leave the mixture in the machine with the motor running and knead the mix for 5-6 mins until it becomes elastic and smooth, or for 10-15 mins by hand. Place the dough in a bowl, cover with cling film and place in a warm spot to prove.
  • When it has doubled in size, punch the dough down with your hand and turn out. Dust your work surface and a baking tray with the polenta or semolina. Roll out the dough until 2.5cm thick and cut out muffins using a 9cm straight-edged cutter - you should have about 4 muffins. Transfer them to the tray, cover with cling film and leave to prove for 20-25 mins or until doubled in size.
  • Put a piece of baking parchment in a non-stick frying pan and put the pan on a low heat. Gently transfer the muffins to the pan and cook them in batches for 5-6 mins each side until they are toasted and brown. Remove from the pan and leave to cool on a wire rack. When cool, these freeze very well in freezer bags - then simply toast them from frozen. Keep 2 out for your lobster.
  • To make the hollandaise, put the wine, vinegar, shallot, tarragon and peppercorns in a small pan and bring to the boil. Simmer for 8-10 mins or until the mix is reduced to one-third of its original volume. Remove from the heat and leave to cool. Meanwhile, fill a pan one-third with water, bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Strain the infused vinegar mixture into a mixing bowl, add the egg yolk and a large splash of water. Place the bowl over the top of the pan of simmering water (but not touching the water) and whisk. The sauce will lighten in colour and fluff up - this is called a sabayon. Do not overcook or it will look like scrambled eggs. When it is fluffy but firm, add the splash of double cream, then slowly pour in the melted butter - not too quickly - imagine you are making mayonnaise, drizzling in a small amount at a time. When all the butter has been incorporated, season with salt, cayenne and lemon juice. Pass the hollandaise through a fine sieve into a bowl. Cover with cling film and keep warm until needed.
  • Prepare the lobster. Twist the claws and pull the tail off the lobster, then bash the claws with a rolling pin to crack the shell and reveal the meat. Remove the shell from the tail, then cut the tail in half lengthways and remove the intestine. You should now have half a tail and a claw per person. Remove the meat from the shell. To reheat the meat, melt the butter with 2 tbsp water in a medium saucepan. Add the lobster meat and warm over a gentle heat.
  • To poach the eggs, bring a small pan of water to the boil and add a splash of white wine vinegar. Spin the water around with a slotted spoon and crack in the eggs - they must be very fresh. Turn off the heat and leave them to poach for 2-3 mins until set but still soft.
  • Meanwhile, melt the knob of butter in a pan. Add the spinach and stir until it starts to wilt. Season and grate over a little nutmeg. Remove from the heat and drain the spinach on kitchen paper. To serve, halve 1 muffin and lightly toast to warm through. Put half a muffin on each plate and top with the spinach, then add the portioned warm lobster. Place a poached egg on top, then spoon over the hollandaise and a dollop of caviar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use the freshest eggs possible for poaching. Older eggs are more likely to break apart when poached.
  • Bring the water to a gentle simmer before adding the eggs. If the water is boiling, the eggs will cook too quickly and the whites will be tough.
  • Add a splash of vinegar to the water before poaching the eggs. This will help the whites to set and prevent them from spreading out too much.
  • Poach the eggs for 3-4 minutes for a soft-boiled egg, 4-5 minutes for a medium-boiled egg, and 5-6 minutes for a hard-boiled egg.
  • When the eggs are done poaching, remove them from the water with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • If you are making hollandaise sauce, be sure to use clarified butter. Clarified butter is butter that has had the milk solids removed, which makes it more stable and less likely to break.
  • When making hollandaise sauce, whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice together in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. This will help to prevent the eggs from curdling.
  • Slowly whisk the clarified butter into the egg yolk mixture until the sauce is thick and creamy.
  • Season the hollandaise sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Conclusion:

Poached eggs on English muffins with hollandaise sauce is a classic breakfast dish that is both delicious and easy to make. With a few simple tips, you can poach eggs perfectly and make a smooth and creamy hollandaise sauce. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch dish, give this recipe a try.

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