Benedict Eggs

Benedict eggs are a classic French breakfast. They are served poached eggs on bread and ham, drenched in a creamy hollandaise sauce.
Ingredients
8
Servings
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1 lime, its juice
  • 2 cups water
  • salt
  • pinches cayenne pepper
  • butter, melted
  • slices deli ham, (slices) cut into circles
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 8 eggs
  • sprigs parsley, for garnish
Preparation
1h
0 mins
Medium
  • Mix the egg yolks, lemon juice, water, salt, and a pinch of cayenne in a blender. Blend until the mixture is frothy, about 1 minute. Then, with the blender running, add the melted butter. Check if more salt or lemon juice is needed.
  • Put water in a large pot and wait for it to boil. Place each egg in a cup (they will be placed in boiling water for cooking but it's easier if they are not in their shell anymore).
  • Add the vinegar and stir the water in circular motions with a wooden spoon. Place 4 eggs in the water (pouring the cups in which they were placed very carefully) and cook them until ready, between 3 and 5 minutes. Repeat with the other 4 eggs.
  • Place 2 halves of an English muffin on each plate, top with slices of ham and then the egg. Drizzle with hollandaise sauce on top, garnish with a sprig of parsley, and serve immediately.

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