Jul 14 2026

Irish Benedict Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

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. 1

    Prepare Potato Cakes

    Cook the potato cakes according to package instructions or your preferred recipe. Keep warm.

  2. 2

    Cook Irish Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Irish bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.

  3. 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. 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. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chives. Serve immediately.

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