Cajun Breakfast recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLucile'sCajun Breakfast Recipe

Cajun Breakfast Recipe

Inspired by Lucile's
Time1h
Serves4

Red beans (w/meat), poached eggs, and hollandaise. Served with grits or potatoes and a buttermilk biscuit.

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Ingredients

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Red Beans with Meat

Poached Eggs

Hollandaise Sauce

Method

Red Beans with Meat

  1. 1

    Cook the Beans

    In a large pot, sauté onion, green bell pepper, and garlic until soft. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned.

  2. 2

    Add Beans and Broth

    Stir in red beans, cajun seasoning, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until beans are tender.

Poached Eggs

  1. 3

    Prepare to Poach

    Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer and add vinegar.

  2. 4

    Poach the Eggs

    Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide into simmering water. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until whites are set.

Hollandaise Sauce

  1. 5

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

  2. 6

    Mix Egg Yolks and Lemon Juice

    In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice until thick.

  3. 7

    Combine and Whisk

    Gradually whisk in melted butter until sauce is smooth. Season with salt to taste.

Sides

  1. 8

    Prepare Grits or Potatoes

    Cook grits or potatoes according to package instructions.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve the red beans with poached eggs on top, drizzled with hollandaise sauce, alongside grits or potatoes and buttermilk biscuits.

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