Eggs Benedict Recipe
ham, hollandaise sauce, English muffin, seasonal vegetable, home fries
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Hollandaise Sauce
Method
Preparation of Home Fries
- 1
Cook the Potatoes
Dice the potatoes and boil them in salted water for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool.
- 2
Hollandaise Sauce
- 3
Prepare the Sauce
In a heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks with lemon juice over a pot of simmering water until thickened. Gradually whisk in the melted butter until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
Assemble the Eggs Benedict
- 4
Poach the Eggs
Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide the eggs into the water. Poach for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- 5
Toast the Muffins
Split and toast the English muffins until golden brown.
- 6
Build the Dish
On each muffin half, place a slice of ham, followed by a poached egg. Drizzle generously with hollandaise sauce. Serve with seasonal vegetables and home fries on the side.
