Eggs Benedict

Serves: 5

Irwin Berge

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

48

Sweetness

52

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3.5 tbsps

Lemon Juice

1 tbsp

Water

1 tsp

Salt

8

Eggs

Directions:

1

To Make Hollandaise: Fill the bottom of a double boiler part-way with water

2

Make sure that water does not touch the top pan

3

Bring water to a gentle simmer

4

In the top of the double boiler, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon water

5

Add the melted butter to egg yolk mixture 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time while whisking yolks constantly

6

If hollandaise begins to get too thick, add a teaspoon or two of hot water

7

Continue whisking until all butter is incorporated

8

Whisk in salt, then remove from heat

9

Place a lid on pan to keep sauce warm

10

Preheat oven on broiler setting

11

To Poach Eggs: Fill a large saucepan with 3 inches of water

12

Bring water to a gentle simmer, then add vinegar

13

Carefully break eggs into simmering water, and allow to cook for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes

14

Yolks should still be soft in center

15

Remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon and set on a warm plate While eggs are poaching, brown the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and toast the English muffins on a baking sheet under the broiler

16

Spread toasted muffins with softened butter, and top each one with a slice of bacon, followed by one poached egg

17

Place 2 muffins on each plate and drizzle with hollandaise sauce

18

Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve immediately