Breakfast

Eggs Benedict (easy)

Name: Eggs Benedict (easy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 4 eggs, for poaching; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 2 English muffins, split; 4 slices leg ham or bacon, warmed; Easy hollandaise: 2 egg yolks; 1½ tbsp lemon juice; 100 g unsalted butter, melted and hot; Pinch of salt and cayenne (optional); Chopped chives, to serve

Serves 2 Prep 15 min Cook 15 min Total 30 min

Ingredients

4 eggs, for poaching
1 tbsp white vinegar
2 English muffins, split
4 slices leg ham or bacon, warmed
Easy hollandaise: 2 egg yolks
1½ tbsp lemon juice
100 g unsalted butter, melted and hot
Pinch of salt and cayenne (optional)
Chopped chives, to serve

Method

Blender hollandaise: blend yolks and lemon juice 10 seconds. With motor running, slowly pour in hot melted butter until thick. Season. Keep warm (not hot).
Poach eggs in barely simmering vinegared water 3–3½ minutes. Drain on paper towel.
Toast muffins. Top each half with ham, a poached egg and a spoon of hollandaise. Chives on top.

Tip: Hot butter is key for the blender sauce to emulsify. If it splits, blend in 1 tsp hot water. Serve straight away.

Source: RecipeTin Eats