Jul 14 2026
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The Californian Benedict Recipe

Inspired by Borealis
Time30m
Serves2

Ham, tomato, & avocado topped with hollandaise.

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Ingredients

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Eggs and Toppings

Hollandaise Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Slice the ham, tomato, and avocado. Halve the English muffins.

  2. 2

    Toast the English Muffins

    Toast the halved English muffins until golden brown. Set aside.

Hollandaise Sauce

  1. 3

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and set aside.

  2. 4

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and salt.

  3. 5

    Cook the Sauce

    Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler). Whisk continuously until the mixture is thick and doubled in volume.

  4. 6

    Add Butter

    Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking vigorously until fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth. Stir in cayenne pepper.

Eggs Poaching

  1. 7

    Poach the Eggs

    In a pot of simmering water, create a gentle whirlpool and crack each egg into the center. Poach for about 3-4 minutes or until the whites are set but yolks remain runny.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Assemble the Benedict

    On each toasted muffin half, layer the sliced ham, followed by the tomato and avocado. Top with a poached egg.

  2. 9

    Add Hollandaise Sauce

    Generously drizzle the hollandaise sauce over each assembled Benedict.

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