Jul 17 2026
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Chef's Choice Benedict Recipe

Inspired by The City Beer Hall
Time30m
Serves2

Poached egg on top of English muffins with hollandaise.

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Ingredients

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Eggs and Muffins

Hollandaise Sauce

Garnish

Method

Preparing the Hollandaise Sauce

  1. 1

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat until completely melted. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and salt until pale and slightly thickened.

  3. 3

    Cook the Mixture

    Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and whisk continuously until the mixture thickens and doubles in volume.

  4. 4

    Add Butter

    Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking constantly until the sauce is smooth and emulsified. Season with cayenne pepper.

Poaching the Eggs

  1. 5

    Boil Water

    Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a gentle simmer.

  2. 6

    Poach the Eggs

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

  3. 7

    Remove the Eggs

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the poached eggs and place them on a paper towel to drain excess water.

Assembling the Benedict

  1. 8

    Toast the Muffins

    Split the English muffins in half and toast them until golden brown.

  2. 9

    Assemble the Dish

    Place half of an English muffin on a plate, top with a poached egg, and drizzle with hollandaise sauce.

  3. 10

    Garnish

    Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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