Traditional Eggs Benedict
Serves: 2
Clair Leannon
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
44
Spice
58
Sweetness
48
Sourness
37
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.9
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
In a large skillet, bring 2 inches of water and the vinegar to a boil
2
Crack one egg into a glass
3
Reduce water to a simmer and pour egg into water in one quick motion
4
Quickly add remaining eggs
5
Let eggs cook for 4-5 minutes
6
The white should be firm but the yellow should be runny
7
Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel
8
In a non-stick skillet heat the bacon until warm
9
Toast the English muffins until golden
10
For the sauce: Place yolks, water and lemon juice into blender
11
Blend for 1 minute
12
With blender running, pour butter through open hole of blender lid
13
Season with salt and pepper and keep warm
14
To assemble eggs benedict: Top each muffin with bacon and a poached egg
15
Pour warm sauce over and garnish with paprika and chopped parsley
16
Alternatives: Vegetarian: Substitute wilted spinach and a grilled tomato for the ham