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Classic Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce

A luxurious and special breakfast consisting of toasted English muffins with turkey slices and poached eggs topped with a rich, velvety Hollandaise sauce.

30 min 4 servings 490 cal/serving Medium 7 views
Classic Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce

Instructions

  1. Whisking the Sauce Base
    To prepare the Hollandaise sauce: whisk the egg yolks with lemon juice and salt in a glass bowl set over a hot water bath (without the bottom of the bowl touching the simmering water) until the mixture becomes thick and pale. · 3 min
  2. Finishing the Hollandaise Sauce
    Very slowly pour the warm melted butter in a thin stream while continuously whisking vigorously and quickly to form a smooth, creamy emulsion, then remove the bowl, sprinkle with cayenne pepper, and keep the sauce warm. · 2 min
  3. Preparing the Bread and Meat
    In a skillet over medium heat, sear the turkey slices for one minute per side until heated through and lightly golden; meanwhile, toast the English muffin halves. · 2 min
  4. Poaching the Eggs
    In a deep pot, heat water until it reaches a gentle simmer (very light bubbles), then add the white vinegar. Stir the water with a spoon to create a whirlpool, then gently drop in one egg into the center of the vortex and let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes to achieve a runny yolk and set whites. · 4 min
  5. Draining the Eggs
    Remove the egg with a slotted spoon and place it on paper towels to drain excess water, then repeat the process with the remaining eggs. · 1 min
  6. Assembling the Dish and Serving
    Arrange the toasted muffin halves on serving plates, place a slice of turkey on top of each half, followed by a poached egg, then spoon the warm Hollandaise sauce generously over top, garnish with chopped chives, and serve immediately. · 1 min

Nutrition / serving

490
cal
21
protein g
28.5
carbs g
34
fat g

Chef's tips

The secret to successful poached eggs is using very fresh eggs because their whites hold together firmly, and maintaining a gentle simmer in the poaching water without violent boiling so the eggs do not break apart. For the Hollandaise sauce, make sure the butter is not too hot to avoid curdling the yolks.