CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT
There's nothing more classic for brunch than Eggs Benedict. Perfecting this dish is all about timing. Have all ingredients close at hand and prepare the Hollandaise sauce first. Eggs can be poached on the stovetop or in the microwave, then set on English muffin halves topped with a slice of back bacon and a spoonful of creamy Hollandaise.
Categories Brunch
Time 25m
Yield Serves: 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare Hollandaise sauce according to directions below. Set aside while poaching eggs.
- Stovetop Poaching Method: Fill saucepan with about 3 inches (8 cm) of water. Add a splash of vinegar. Heat until water simmers gently. Break cold egg into small dish or saucer. Holding dish just above simmering water, gently slip egg into water. Repeat for remaining eggs. Cook in barely simmering water until whites are set and yolks are cooked as desired, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove eggs with slotted spoon and drain well on paper towel.
- Microwave Poaching Method: Pour ⅓ cup (75 mL) water into small deep bowl. Bring to boil on High (100% power). Break eggs, one at a time, and slip into water. Pierce yolk membranes with fork. Cover with plastic wrap, leaving small steam vent. Cook until whites are set and yolk are cooked as desired, 40 to 60 seconds. Let stand, covered, for 1 minute. Remove eggs from bowl and drain well on paper towel.
- Top each English muffin half with slice of back bacon, a poached egg and 2 tbsp (30 mL) Hollandaise sauce.
- Hollandaise Sauce
- Stovetop Method: In top of double boiler, whisk together butter, egg yolks, lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Cook over simmering water, stirring constantly until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Microwave Method: In 4-cup (1 L) glass measure, whisk together butter, egg yolks, lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Gradually add melted butter into yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Microwave on Medium (50% power) until sauce thickens, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk halfway through and at end of cooking to produce a smooth sauce. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts :
CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT
There are conflicting theories about the origin of Eggs Benedict, but most trace the dish to New York City in the late 1800s. Hollandaise sauce is much older: It appears in a French cookbook from 1651 and was later known as Sauce Isigny, named for a town in Normandy. The name was changed to hollandaise after World War I, when butter was scarce in France and had to be imported from Holland.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the hollandaise sauce: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until no longer foamy (but not browned), 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the clear butter to a liquid measuring cup, leaving the milk solids on the bottom of the pan; discard the solids.
- Heat 1 inch of water in a medium saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not simmering. Combine the egg yolks, 1 tablespoon water and 2 teaspoons lemon juice in a medium stainless-steel bowl. Set the bowl on the saucepan (do not let the bowl touch the water). Cook, whisking constantly, until the egg mixture is pale yellow and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Check periodically to make sure the water isn't boiling or the egg yolks might overcook.
- Remove the bowl from the saucepan; slowly pour in the melted butter, a drop at a time at first, whisking constantly until thick. Whisk in the remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, the cayenne and ¼ teaspoon salt. If the sauce is too thick, whisk in some warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to loosen. Return the bowl to the saucepan of water with the heat turned off to keep warm; whisk occasionally.
- Make the Eggs Benedict: Fill a large wide pot with 3 inches of water. Heat over medium-high heat until steaming with small bubbles; reduce the heat as needed to maintain a bare simmer. Stir in the vinegar. Crack 4 eggs into individual small bowls or ramekins. Carefully tip the eggs into the water, spacing them as far apart as possible. Cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 3 to 3½ minutes. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with a kitchen towel. Gently blot the eggs dry and trim off any wispy pieces. Repeat with the remaining 4 eggs.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Canadian bacon and cook until lightly browned and warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Meanwhile, toast the English muffins and spread with butter.
- Top each English muffin half with a slice of Canadian bacon and a poached egg. Thin the hollandaise sauce with more warm water, if necessary, and season with salt. Spoon over the poached eggs and sprinkle with chopped chives.
EGGS BENEDICT (SORT OF) FOR 2
This is put together the night before, in the morning while baking, whip up a Hollandaise sauce...this also works at our house for dinner on a work night... I just added a green salad!!
Provided by katie in the UP
Categories Breakfast
Time 45m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grease 2 - 8 oz. ramekins; set aside.
- Cube toasted English muffins and place one in each ramekin to fill half way.
- Sprinkle muffins with a large pinch of cheese.
- Place a slice of Canadian bacon on next and top with more cheese.
- Beat eggs slightly; add milk and seasoning to taste.
- Divide among ramekins.
- Cover and place in refrigerator overnight.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Spoon Creamy Hollandaise Sauce on top and sprinkle with paprika before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.9, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 268.1, Sodium 806.7, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 3, Protein 29.4
EGGS BENEDICT FOR 2
Make and share this Eggs Benedict for 2 recipe from Food.com.
Provided by jrthrmn
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat water (1 1/2 to 2 inches) in saucepan or skillet to boiling; reduce heat to simmer.
- Break eggs, 1 at a time, into custard cup or saucer; holding cup or saucer close to surface of water, slip egg into water.
- Cook until eggs reach desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes.
- While eggs cook, prepare hollandaise sauce as directed on package.
- Place slice of ham on each muffin half, then top with an egg and half the hollandaise sauce.
- The sauce is also great on asparagus or steamed broccoli, use your imagination.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.5, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 211.7, Sodium 651.9, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 11.2
EGGS BENEDICT FOR 2
Serve Eggs Benedict with the hollandaise scaled down to just the right amount for two. Add some sliced tomatoes, grapefruit, and a glass of wine to complete the menu.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- FOR THE EGGS BENEDICT: Broil muffins until lightly browned. Top each muffin half with a poached egg, and cover with hollandaise sauce. Yield: 2 servings.
- FOR THE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE: Beat egg yolks in top of DOUBLE BOILER; gradually add lemon juice to egg yolks, stirring constantly. Add about ONE-THIRD of butter to egg mixture; cook over hot (not boiling) water, stirring constantly, until butter melts.
- Add another third of butter, stirring constantly; as sauce thickens, stir in remaining butter. Stir in salt and cayenne; cook until thickened. Yield: about 1/2 cup.
- Southern Living.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 761.2, Fat 63, SaturatedFat 34.9, Cholesterol 828.2, Sodium 1011, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 21.8
EGGS BENEDICT
Provided by Anne Burrell
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Fill a large, wide pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Add the vinegar and reduce the heat until the water in the pan has no more bubbles.
- Very close to the surface of the water, crack the eggs and gently drop each egg into the water. Cook the eggs for 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the eggs from the pan and place in a bowl of cold water. Reserve the eggs in the cold water and reserve the poaching liquid to reheat the eggs. Obviously, if you are poaching the eggs a day ahead you can reheat the eggs in new water!
- Coat a large saute pan lightly with olive oil and bring to a medium heat. Add the slices of Canadian bacon and cook them on both sides until they are hot but not brown.
- Toast the English muffins. Place 1 slice Canadian bacon on each English muffin.
- Warm up the egg poaching liquid (or a pan of new water if you poached ahead) and place the eggs in the water for 1 minute or until the eggs are warm but not cooking any further. Using a slotted spoon, remove the eggs from the warm water, blot on a clean paper or tea towel and place 1 egg on each English muffin. Top with the Hollandaise Sauce.
- Toss the mesclun with lemon juice, big fat finishing oil and salt. Garnish each plate with the dressed greens.
- Wine Pairing Suggestion: Prosecco
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. While the butter is melting, skim off the froth that accumulates on the surface. Simmer the butter for 15 to 20 minutes and gently ladle off the clear butterfat into a measuring cup or small pitcher with a spout. Be sure to leave the milk solids in the bottom of the pan. This is called clarified butter.
- In a small saute pan, combine the vinegar and peppercorns and cook over a medium heat until almost all the vinegar has evaporated. Remove the pan from the heat and toss a couple ice cubes into the pan and let them sit until they have melted.
- In a medium metal bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they become frothy and fluffy. Strain the peppercorn liquid into the egg mixture.
- Put 1-inch water into a medium saucepan and bring it to a simmer. Place the metal bowl on top of the saucepan and gently cook the eggs, whisking frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Very slowly begin to add the clarified butter. Start with 2 to 3 drops and continue with a couple more drops after the butter has incorporated.
- Continue to add a few drops of butter at a time. If the eggs seem to be cooking too quickly, pull the bowl off the saucepan and lower the heat. If the eggs start to curdle, toss in an ice cube immediately to cool down the eggs. Continue to add the butter a little at a time until it is all incorporated. The sauce should be fluffy and foamy.
- Once the butter is all combined, add the lemon juice and season the sauce with cayenne and salt.
- Serve over the poached eggs.
EGGS BENEDICT
My 13 year old son would eat these 3 times a day, if allowed! This easy recipe came from the ABC radio website. Add spinach and turn it into Eggs Florentine!
Provided by Amanda in Adelaide
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sauté the ham slices in the butter for 2 minutes.
- Place the ham on English muffins.
- Poach the eggs in simmering water in a frying pan (a splash of white vinegar will help keep them together).
- When set remove with a slotted spoon and place on ham.
- Whirl eggs yolks, lemon juice and salt and pepper in blender on high for 30 seconds.
- Uncover and continue to blend on high while slowly adding the melted butter in a thin slow stream.
- When the sauce is thick and creamy pour over eggs and serve.
GORDON'S EGGS BENEDICT
Gordon Ramsay's breakfast classic is the ideal way to begin an indulgent weekend
Provided by Gordon Ramsay
Categories Breakfast, Brunch, Main course
Time 20m
Yield Makes 4 halves
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a deep saucepan of water to the boil (at least 2 litres) and add 3 tbsp white wine vinegar. Break the eggs into four separate coffee cups or ramekins. Split the muffins, toast them and warm some plates.
- Swirl the vinegared water briskly to form a vortex and slide in an egg. It will curl round and set to a neat round shape. Cook for 2-3 mins, then remove with a slotted spoon.
- Repeat with the other eggs, one at a time, re-swirling the water as you slide in the eggs. Spread some sauce on each muffin, scrunch a slice of ham on top, then top with an egg. Spoon over the remaining hollandaise and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 705 calories, Fat 64 grams fat, SaturatedFat 36 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
EGGS BENEDICT FOR TWO - WITH SMOKED SALMON
I absolutely adore poached eggs on toast so for me Eggs Benedict is really something to enjoy. If you have a toaster that will accommodate split muffins, feel free to toast them in that instead of under the grill. As I don't eat ham / prosciutto, I make my Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon which also adds a lovely elegant touch in my opinion. Save this recipe for special days such as birthdays & anniversaries, better still drop hints for someone else to make it for you :wink:
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Breakfast
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the grill / broiler. Put a large pan of water to boil over a high heat. As soon as the water starts boiling, reduce heat so the water is just simmering.
- Poach the eggs: crack one egg into a cup and gently slip the egg into the water. Place the 3 remaining eggs into the water using the same cup method, making sure to keep the eggs away from each other. Immediately turn the heat down to it's lowest setting & time the eggs for 3 minutes.
- Split the muffins & toast under the grill / or in a toaster.
- Make the Hollandaise: Heat the butter in a small pan or in the microwave, until it is bubbling & totally liquid. Do not let the butter brown.
- Crack the remaining eggs into a blender, put the lid on & leave the spout / hole open. Start the blender & pour the butter through the spout / hole in a steady stream - this will thicken the eggs. Add the lemon juice & season well to your taste with freshly milled blackk pepper & salt.
- Place the split muffins on 2 plates ( 2 half muffins on each plate).
- Top the muffin halves with the smoked salmon.
- Drain the poached eggs & place one on each muffin half.
- Spoon a little hollandaise sauce over each egg & serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.4, Fat 61.9, SaturatedFat 34.2, Cholesterol 756.4, Sodium 778.9, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 24.4
EGGS BENEDICT CUPS FOR TWO
From Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Jennifer Reisinger shares a scrumptious way to jump start winter mornings. "I use the leftover Hollandaise sauce from this savory breakfast treat to dress up broccoli at night," she adds.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Coat two 8-oz. ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray; line each with a slice of bread. Layer with cheese, onion, Canadian bacon, garlic powder and basil. Pour eggs into cups. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°., In a small saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in sauce mix; gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Gently remove bread cups to serving plates; serve with hollandaise sauce and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 242mg cholesterol, Sodium 929mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
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