Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce
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Poached eggs are a revelation when cooked in the microwave, so we thought we'd whip up some hollandaise sauce to complete this brunch favorite. Turns out it's incredibly easy to make a velvety emulsion of butter, lemon juice, heavy cream and egg yolks with your microwave and an immersion blender. Layer an English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached egg, and a drizzle of hollandaise for a decadent start to your day.
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Ingredients
For the hollandaise sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter, diced (½ stick)
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream
- 2 egg yolks
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
For the eggs Benedict
- 2 poached eggs
- 2 English muffins, toasted
- Canadian bacon or regular bacon, optional
- paprika, for garnish
Preparation
- Make the hollandaise sauce: Place the butter in the Anyday dish and cook in the microwave uncovered for 1-2 minutes in 30-second intervals, or until it’s fully melted.
- Add the lemon juice, heavy cream, egg yolks, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and salt to the Anyday dish and blend with an immersion blender until well incorporated. This step is important to the success of the recipe!
- Cook uncovered at Power Level 6tooltip for 1-2 minutes and whisk until fully incorporated. (It might look slightly curdled at first, but once you whisk, it will become velvety and creamy.)
- Make the poached eggs.
- Assemble the eggs benedict: Layer toasted English muffin halves with a slice of bacon and a poached egg. Drizzle hollandaise sauce over the eggs, and top with paprika.
Serving suggestions & tips
- Swap Canadian bacon or regular bacon with sliced deli ham or turkey.
- Add sauteed spinach for a veggie boost and top with fresh herbs.
- Add some chopped tarragon to the hollandaise and use it to top steaks and grilled meats.
Recipe notes
- If you happen to have any leftover hollandaise sauce, you can put it to good use just like mayonnaise! It's perfect for creating a creamy tuna salad or spreading it on bread for sandwiches.
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.
