eggs benedict

Name: Eggs Benedict
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 - english muffin halves; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 4 slice(s) ham or canadian bacon or 8 slices bacon, cooked; 4 - eggs; 2 - egg yolks; 2 1/2 - 3 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 1/2 cup(s) cold butter ( do not cut up); 1 - avocado (optional); 2 tablespoon(s) sour cream (optional)

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Debbie M.

Shawnee, OK

Updated on Jan 7, 2012

Makes a nice breakfast.

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method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 - english muffin halves
2 tablespoons butter
4 slices ham or canadian bacon or 8 slices bacon, cooked
4 - eggs
2 - egg yolks
2 1/2 - 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup cold butter ( do not cut up)
1 - avocado (optional)
2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)

How To Make eggs benedict

Step 1

Butter muffin halves and toast under broiler.

Step 2

Fry ham or bacon.
Step 3

Poach eggs.
Step 4

Put ham or bacon on muffin and top with poached egg.
Step 5

For Hollandiase Sauce. Combine egg yolks and lemon juice in small saucepan. Mix briskly.
Step 6

Add cube of butter whole do not cut up. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
Step 7

Spoon Hollandaise over each serving
Step 8

For an extra treat top each egg with a spoonful of mashed avocado mixed with sour cream.
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