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Eggs Benedict: Classic Recipe with Hollandaise Sauce & Historical Insights

Eggs Benedict was first served at Delmonico's Restaurant in New York City in the late 19th century. The dish is believed to have been created by Lemuel Benedict, a Wall Street stockbroker, who ordered "buttered toast, poached eggs, and a hooker of bacon" at the restaurant's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel location. The chef, Oscar Tschirky, added hollandaise sauce and named the dish after Benedict.

Serves: 4   Time: 40 min
 

Recipe

Recipe for Eggs Benedict

Servings Prep Time Cook Time Total Time
4 20 min 20 min 40 min

Ingredients

  • 4 English muffins
  • 8 eggs
  • 4 slices Canadian bacon or ham
  • 4 tbsp white vinegar

Hollandaise Sauce

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt and cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Poaching Eggs: Fill a large skillet with water and bring to a simmer. Add vinegar. Crack eggs into individual ramekins and gently slide into the simmering water. Poach for 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks are still runny. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
  2. Cooking Bacon/Ham: In a separate skillet, cook bacon or ham slices until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Toasting Muffins: Split English muffins and toast until golden brown.
  4. Hollandaise Sauce: In a blender, combine egg yolks, lemon juice, and vinegar. Blend until lightened in color. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in melted butter until emulsified. Season with salt and cayenne.
  5. Assembly: Place two toasted muffin halves on each plate. Top with a slice of bacon or ham, followed by two poached eggs. Spoon hollandaise sauce over the eggs and serve immediately.

Research

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Nutritional Information

Per Serving

  • Serving Size: 2 eggs, 1 slice bacon, 1/2 muffin, 1/4 sauce
  • Calories: 450
  • Total Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 425mg
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 2g
  • Protein: 27g
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