Irish Benedict Recipe
2 Potato cakes topped with Irish bacon and poached eggs smothered with hollandaise sauce.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Irish Benedict
Method
Preparation Steps for Irish Benedict
- 1
Prepare Potato Cakes
Cook the potato cakes according to package instructions or your preferred recipe. Keep warm.
- 2
Cook Irish Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Irish bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Poach Eggs
In a pot, bring water to a simmer and add vinegar. Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide into the simmering water. Poach for about 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks are still runny. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
- 4
Assemble the Irish Benedict
On each potato cake, layer slices of Irish bacon followed by a poached egg. Drizzle generously with hollandaise sauce.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chives. Serve immediately.