Jul 14 2026
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Bennies Recipe

Inspired by Fork Lore
Time30m
Serves2

Served with potatoes or Biltmore Dairy Farms® Golden Blaze Cheddar cheese grits. Traditional: Two poached eggs and Virginia ham over English muffin topped with house made hollandaise. Portobella Spinach: Two poached eggs and portobella mushroom, spinach, tomato and cream cheese over English muffin topped with house made hollandaise. Smoked Salmon*: Two poached eggs and smoked salmon over English muffin topped with house made hollandaise. Crab Cake*: Two poached eggs, hollandaise, Lusty Monk remoulade, English muffin.

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Ingredients

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Eggs & Toppings

Hollandaise Sauce

Base

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Hollandaise Sauce

    In a double boiler, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice until thick. Slowly incorporate melted butter while continuing to whisk. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Keep warm.

  2. 2

    Poach the Eggs

    Bring a pot of water to a simmer. Crack eggs into individual bowls, then gently slide each egg into the simmering water. Cook for about 3-4 minutes for soft poached eggs. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook the Potatoes

    Boil cubed potatoes until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and season with salt and pepper. Optionally, sauté in a skillet for a crispy texture.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Assemble the Bennies

    Toast the English muffins. For the Traditional version, layer Virginia ham on each muffin half, top with a poached egg, and drizzle with hollandaise sauce. For the Portobella Spinach version, sauté mushrooms and spinach, spread cream cheese on the muffin, add the mushroom-spinach mix, a poached egg, and hollandaise. For the Smoked Salmon version, layer smoked salmon on the muffin, add a poached egg, and hollandaise. For the Crab Cake version, place crab cakes on the muffin, top with a poached egg, hollandaise, and Lusty Monk remoulade.

  2. 5

    Serve

    Serve the Bennies hot with a side of seasoned potatoes or cheddar cheese grits.

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