Jul 14 2026
Restaurants›Tower Café›Eggs Benedict Recipe

Eggs Benedict Recipe

Inspired by Tower Café
Time30m
Serves2

Poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise sauce on English muffin.

Jump to Recipe

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Main Ingredients

Hollandaise Sauce Ingredients

Method

Preparing the Hollandaise Sauce

  1. 1

    Melt Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat until just melted. Remove from heat and set aside.

  2. 2

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a stainless steel or glass bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until light and frothy.

  3. 3

    Heat Mixture

    Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and continue whisking while slowly adding the melted butter. Whisk until the sauce is thick and creamy.

  4. 4

    Season the Sauce

    Add salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper to taste. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.

Poaching the Eggs

  1. 5

    Prepare Water

    In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a gentle simmer. You may add a splash of vinegar to help the eggs hold their shape.

  2. 6

    Crack Eggs

    Crack each egg into a small bowl or ramekin. This will make it easier to slide them into the water.

  3. 7

    Poach Eggs

    Gently slide each egg into the simmering water. Cook for about 3-4 minutes for a runny yolk or longer if you prefer firmer yolks.

  4. 8

    Remove Eggs

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

Assembling the Eggs Benedict

  1. 9

    Toast Muffins

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

  2. 10

    Cook Canadian Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Canadian bacon for about 1-2 minutes on each side until heated through.

  3. 11

    Layer Ingredients

    On each toasted half of the English muffin, place a slice of Canadian bacon followed by a poached egg.

  4. 12

    Add Sauce

    Spoon the warm hollandaise sauce generously over each egg.

More from Tower Café