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Eggs Benedict is such an indulgence that I usually don’t get to have it unless we go out somewhere.\u00a0 And I admit I am quite picky about my hollandaise sauce.\u00a0 I like it nice and rich, on the thicker side, and not “lemon sauce”!\u00a0 I have had one restaurant that blew me away with a fantastic hollandaise (not to mention stellar, thick slices of ham), while most places are either meh, or nope, not worth getting eggs benny here again.<\/p>\n

This recipe will make a nice, diner sized portion of eggs benedict, enough to really indulge yourself, or say split with Nana who has never had eggs benny before!\u00a0 (After trying it, she definitely agreed that it was a very good thing.)\u00a0 In a moment of eggs benny craving\/desperation, I once just made the mini batch of hollandaise and poured it over an Egg McMuffin.\u00a0 Perhaps not the finest moment of culinary inspiration, but it sure did elevate the McMuffin!<\/p>\n

This hollandaise is made like a stirred custard sauce.\u00a0 Who wants to clean a blender for one person’s breakfast?\u00a0 Pots are easier to clean.\u00a0 Note that this needs to be cooked very low or even on a double boiler, to make it come together silky smooth.\u00a0 Cooking too high will make it break and curdle and nobody wants that.\u00a0 Whisk, whisk, whisk, and low heat until thickened, and it will be perfect!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Maybe leave the Canadian bacon for the fast food chains and spring for some good ham.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude0f\u00a0 Bread base is really up to you, English muffins are the standard and my preference but since I grew up with poached eggs on toast, I am not above using toast in a pinch.\u00a0 Actually, we found that bolo do caco<\/a> makes a great in-between option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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A smaller portion works fine, there may be a little extra hollandaise!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Eggs Benedict for One<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

One English muffin, split and toasted, buttered if desired (It’s okay to use toast if you have no muffins.\u00a0 It won’t be the chewier, standard base of traditional eggs benny, but I do love poached eggs on toast.)<\/p>\n

2 fresh eggs, poached*<\/p>\n

2-4 slices Black Forest ham or good sliced ham, warmed<\/p>\n

Fresh or freeze dried parsley for garnish <\/p>\n

Hollandaise
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1 large egg yolk
3 tbsp butter, cut in small cubes (It works with 2 tbsp as well)<\/i>
1 tbsp water
\u00bd-1 tsp lemon juice, to taste
pinch of
\ncayenne
tiny pinch of salt if desired (needed if using unsalted butter)<\/span><\/p>\n

Place egg yolk into a small stainless steel pot. Whisk in the water, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper, then add the butter cubes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Place pot over low<\/i> heat. (Or use a double boiler).\u00a0 Whisk constantly until the butter has melted and the mixture gets foamy, a few minutes. Continue to cook and whisk over low heat until the sauce reaches your desired thickness, 3 to 5 more minutes.\u00a0 Sauce can be held, covered,\u00a0 in the pot over very low heat while finishing the eggs and ham, or reheated right before assembling.\u00a0 If the sauce gets too thick, thin it with a few drops of hot water.\u00a0 (I recommend cooking the sauce just a little bit less thick than your preference and it will thicken perfectly while finishing the eggs and ham, then give a quick stir to smooth it out for plating and serving.)<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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*\u00a0\u00a0 To poach eggs:\u00a0 Fill a saucepan with several inches of water, enough to fully submerge the eggs. Heat the water to boiling, then reduce the heat until the water is barely simmering.\u00a0 One at a time, crack the eggs into a small bowl or cup.\u00a0 Gently slip the egg right into the water from the cup.\u00a0 Swirling the water in a circle before adding the egg can help give a more pleasing shape to the finished poached egg.<\/i><\/p>\n

Add all of the eggs as quickly as possible while still being gentle as they are slipped in the water.<\/p>\n

Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let sit for 4 minutes.\u00a0 After 4 minutes the egg whites should be completely cooked, and the yolks still runny.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

<\/span>(One single egg may take only 3 minutes to be perfect, 2-4 will usually be good at 4 minutes.)\u00a0 <\/span>Alternately, the eggs may be kept at a low simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes to the desired point.<\/i>\u00a0
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Toast instead, in a pinch, still delicious!<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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