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BreakfastNon-veg

Classic Eggs Benedict

Poached eggs and ham on muffins under silky hollandaise.

30 min2 servesmedium

Poached eggs and ham on muffins under silky hollandaise. This Breakfast egg is sized for 2 and comes together in about 30 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

560

kcal

26g

Protein

30g

Carbs

38g

Fat

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Ingredients

  • eggkey4
  • english muffinkey2
  • hamkey4 slices
  • butter150 g
  • lemon1
  • vinegar1 tbsp
  • saltstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Blend 3 yolks with lemon; stream in hot melted butter — hollandaise.

  2. 2

    Poach eggs in barely-simmering vinegar water 3 min.

  3. 3

    Toast muffins, top with warm ham and poached egg.

  4. 4

    Spoon hollandaise over generously.

Cook's notes

  • Tip: Add a splash of vinegar to the poaching water and swirl before sliding the egg in.
  • Swap: Smoked salmon in place of ham makes it Eggs Royale.
  • Store: Hollandaise does not keep — make it just before serving and use within an hour.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Classic Eggs Benedict take to cook?
Total time is about 30 minutes for 2 servings.
Is Classic Eggs Benedict vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are egg, english muffin, ham.