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A serving of classic Eggs Benedict with perfectly poached eggs and hollandaise sauce.

Proven way to grow 5 Eggs Benedict dishes

A reliable recipe for making 5 servings of classic Eggs Benedict, featuring perfectly poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and rich hollandaise sauce on toasted English muffins.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 dishes
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Eggs Benedict
  • 5 English muffins
  • 10 slices Canadian bacon
  • 10 large Eggs
  • 1 tbsp White vinegar
For the Hollandaise Sauce
  • 3 large Egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • Pinch cayenne pepper optional

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large pot
  • Tongs or slotted spoon

Method
 

Prepare the Hollandaise
  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan and keep it warm. Whisk egg yolks and lemon juice in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until thickened and pale.
Assemble Hollandaise Sauce
  1. Slowly drizzle the warm melted butter into the egg yolk mixture while continuously whisking until the sauce is thick and emulsified. Stir in salt and cayenne pepper, then set aside and keep warm.
Prepare English Muffins and Bacon
  1. Toast the English muffins until golden brown. In a separate pan, lightly fry the Canadian bacon until heated through.
Poach the Eggs
  1. Fill a large pot with water, add vinegar, and bring to a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a small ramekin before gently sliding them into the simmering water; cook for 3-4 minutes until the whites are set and yolks are runny.
Assemble the Eggs Benedict
  1. Place two slices of Canadian bacon on each toasted English muffin half, then top each with a poached egg. Drizzle generously with hollandaise sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, make sure your hollandaise sauce is kept warm, but not hot, to prevent it from splitting. You can crack eggs into individual ramekins ahead of time for easier poaching.