Brunch O’Clock: 18 Boss Eggs Benedict Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret of eggs Benedict? ›

Hollandaise can break, which means the butter and eggs will separate. The secret is all in the butter–make sure the butter is hot, but not too hot, add it slowly, and don't add too much!

Eggs Florentine swaps the Canadian bacon for cooked spinach, creating a vibrant and nutritious variation. The spinach is typically sautéed with garlic and spices, then nestled between a toasted English muffin and a poached egg, and topped with hollandaise sauce.

Eggs Benedict is with ham or pancetta. Eggs Florentine is with sauteed spinach. Eggs royale is with smoked salmon. All three breakfasts are created the same, starting with a toasted English muffin, poached eggs and topped with hollandaise sauce.

Crack the egg in a fine mesh sieve (over a small bowl) and remove the liquidy whites. Transfer the egg to a small ramekin or bowl. Add one tablespoon of light-colored vinegar to the pot and stir to create a vortex. Pour the ramekin with the egg into the middle of the vortex and set a timer for 3 minutes.

The eggs should cook for 3-4 minutes so the egg white is fully cooked but the yolk remains runny. Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the water and serve immediately. Bon appetit!

Eggs royale is similar to Eggs Benedict or florentine but uses smoked salmon instead of ham or spinach. Using cold butter rather than warm, melted butter means the sauce takes a few extra minutes to come together, but there's far less risk of it splitting – worth the time we think.

Over Hard: Over hard eggs are the same as over easy except that their middle is solid. If you dislike the runny texture of egg yolk, this is a perfect option.

Hollandaise is best served warm or at room temperature, and is a pain to reheat (because you have to be so careful not to cook the eggs).

Top pairings

I'd go for a lighter style myself - a blanc de blancs or all-chardonnay sparkling wine rather than a richer, toastier blanc de noirs or vintage champagne.

What do you call eggs Benedict with bacon? ›

Eggs Zenedict – adds toasted scone and peameal bacon smothered in sundried tomato Hollandaise. A specialty of restaurants in the defunct Canadian retail chain Zellers. Huevos Benedictos – adds sliced avocado or Mexican chorizo, topped with salsa (such as salsa roja or salsa brava) and Hollandaise sauce.

Tesco Finest Hollandaise Sauce 165G - Tesco Groceries.

Eggs Benedict is also an excellent source of protein. Eggs provide protein and are also rich in other nutrients, such as vitamin D and choline. Canadian bacon or ham is also a substantial source of protein! Finally, eggs Benedict is versatile and can be customized to suit individual tastes.

The English muffin provides a crispy, buttery base for the dish. By contrast, Canadian bacon or ham adds a salty, savory flavor. The poached egg adds a rich, creamy texture, and the hollandaise sauce provides a tangy, buttery flavor that ties everything together! Eggs Benedict is also an excellent source of protein.

Supposedly, Delmonico's created the dish for Mr. and Mrs. LeGrand Benedict in the 1860s when they requested something new and not on the menu. One of Delmonico's former chefs also published a recipe named eggs à la Benedick in 1894.

The calories come in the high-fat Hollandaise sauce.

The most important thing to know about eggs Benedict is that they have nothing to do with the famed traitor Benedict Arnold.