Jul 14 2026

Irish Benny Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Irish bacon, poached egg, Hollandaise on English muffin, served with breakfast potatoes

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Ingredients

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Irish Benny Components

Breakfast Potatoes

Method

Prepare the Breakfast Potatoes

  1. 1

    Cook the Potatoes

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dice the potatoes into small cubes. In a bowl, toss the cubed potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika until evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Roast the Potatoes

    Spread the seasoned potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, stirring halfway through the cooking time.

  3. 3

    Garnish

    Once cooked, remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Prepare the Irish Benny

  1. 4

    Cook the Irish Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Irish bacon slices until crispy, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  2. 5

    Poach the Eggs

    In a medium saucepan, bring water to a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slide it into the simmering water. Poach for about 3-4 minutes for soft yolks, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

  3. 6

    Toast the English Muffins

    While the eggs are poaching, split the English muffins and toast them until golden brown.

  4. 7

    Assemble the Irish Benny

    On each toasted English muffin half, layer a slice of crispy Irish bacon, followed by a poached egg. Generously drizzle with Hollandaise sauce before serving.

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