Jul 13 2026
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Irish Benny Recipe

Inspired by The Peddler's Daughter
Time45m
Serves2

Poached Eggs, Corned Beef, Griddled English Muffin, Hollandaise Sauce, Served with Home Fries

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Ingredients

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Poached Eggs

Corned Beef

Griddled English Muffin

Hollandaise Sauce

Home Fries

Method

Home Fries

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and dice the medium potatoes into small cubes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Potatoes

    In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes, chopped onion, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the potatoes are golden brown and tender, about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Corned Beef

  1. 3

    Heat the Corned Beef

    In a separate skillet, heat the 8 oz of corned beef over medium heat until warmed through, about 5-7 minutes.

Poached Eggs

  1. 4

    Prepare the Water

    Fill a pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and 1 teaspoon of salt, and bring to a gentle simmer.

  2. 5

    Poach the Eggs

    Crack each egg into a small bowl. Gently slide each egg into the simmering water. Poach for 3-4 minutes or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Griddled English Muffin

  1. 6

    Toast the Muffins

    Slice the English muffins in half. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Place the muffin halves cut-side down in the skillet and grill until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Hollandaise Sauce

  1. 7

    Melt the Butter

    In a saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over low heat. Once melted, set aside.

  2. 8

    Whisk the Egg Yolks

    In a heatproof bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until pale and thick.

  3. 9

    Combine and Cook

    Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler). Gradually whisk in the melted butter until the sauce is thickened. Season with salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Keep warm.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    On each griddled muffin half, layer the warmed corned beef, followed by a poached egg. Drizzle with hollandaise sauce and serve alongside home fries.

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