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Creamy Make-Ahead Eggs Benedict Recipe for Easy Mornings at Home

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A creamy, make-ahead Eggs Benedict recipe that simplifies brunch with a silky hollandaise sauce and baked eggs, perfect for stress-free mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large egg yolks (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 English muffins, split and toasted
  • 4 slices Canadian bacon or ham
  • 4 large eggs
  • Fresh chives, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Hollandaise Sauce: In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the 3 egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of water until slightly thickened. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method), making sure the bottom doesn’t touch the water. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking continuously until the sauce is thick and creamy—about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper. Keep warm but not hot. If the sauce gets too thick, whisk in…
  2. Toast the English Muffins: Split and toast the muffins until golden and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes in a toaster or oven at 350°F (175°C).
  3. Cook the Canadian Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the bacon slices for 1 to 2 minutes per side until slightly crisp but still tender. Set aside.
  4. Assemble the Eggs Benedict: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place toasted English muffin halves on a baking sheet. Top each half with a slice of Canadian bacon.
  5. Prepare the Eggs: Lightly grease ramekins or muffin tins. Crack one egg into each. Bake in the oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny. Watch closely to avoid overcooking.
  6. Final Assembly: Carefully remove baked eggs with a spatula and place one on top of each bacon-topped muffin half. Spoon warm hollandaise sauce generously over the eggs.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh chives on top. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Keep double boiler water at a gentle simmer to avoid scrambling eggs in sauce. Slowly drizzle melted butter to prevent sauce from breaking. Keep hollandaise warm but not hot. Bake eggs in ramekins for consistent results. Toast muffins well to prevent sogginess. Hollandaise sauce and bacon can be prepared a day ahead and reheated gently.

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Keywords: Eggs Benedict, make-ahead, hollandaise sauce, baked eggs, brunch, easy breakfast, creamy sauce

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