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Eggs benedict with quick hollandaise sauce on a blue and white patterned dinner plate, with a small jug of sauce on the side.

Eggs Benedict and Quick Hollandaise

By: Deborah
Learn how to make perfect eggs benedict with a foolproof quick hollandaise sauce. A classic brunch favourite with poached eggs, bacon, and a creamy, tangy sauce!
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 15 minutes
TOTAL: 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 people
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Ingredients

  • 4 rashers smoked back bacon (or 8 rashers smoked streaky bacon)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cold water
  • a pinch of salt
  • 125 g (4 ½ oz) salted butter plus extra for the muffins
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 4 free range eggs (we like large ones!)
  • 2 English muffins halved
  • 1 large egg yolk

Instructions

  • Grill or air fry the bacon to your liking and keep it warm.
  • Boil a kettle of water for poaching the eggs.
  • In a measuring jug or the container that comes with your stick blender, add the lemon juice, water and salt, and set aside.
  • Melt the butter slowly in a small saucepan and keep warm.
  • Fill a medium saucepan half full with boiled water, bring to a gentle simmer then add the white wine vinegar.
  • Crack each egg for poaching into a cup and place individually into the simmering water that you've swirled with a slotted spoon or whisk. Poach for 2 to 3 minutes (depending on the size of eggs used) - you can do this one at a time or all at once.   If poaching the eggs separately, once cooked, put them in a bowl of iced water to stop the cooking process (I cook each large egg for 2.5 minutes first). They can be placed back in the hot water to warm through at the end (I put the 4 eggs back into gently simmering water for 1 minute). Transfer the cooked eggs using a slotted spoon, onto a plate with kitchen roll to drain.While the eggs are poaching, toast the muffins.Now you're ready to assemble - butter the muffins, top each half with a rasher of bacon, and then top each half with a softly poached egg.
  • While the eggs are poaching, toast the muffins.
  • Now you're ready to assemble - butter the muffins, top each half with a rasher of bacon, and then top each half with a softly poached egg.

Make the hollandaise:

  • Place the egg yolk into the measuring jug/container with the lemon juice, water and salt.   Get ready with the hot butter and then place the stick blender into the bottom of the container and switch it on.
  • While the blender is running, slowly pour in the hot butter until all of it is added - you should immediately see the egg mixture get thicker and creamy.
  • Pour the sauce over the muffins, bacon and eggs and enjoy!!

Notes

  • Vegetarian option - replace the bacon with sautéed spinach, grilled tomatoes or avocado slices.
  • Gluten-free option - use gluten-free English muffins or bread.
  • Sauce flavours - add a pinch of cayenne, smoked paprika or fresh herbs to the hollandaise sauce for extra flavour.
  • Protein substitutes - try smoked salmon, prosciutto or serrano ham instead of bacon.
  • Toppings - garnish with fresh chives, parsley or micro greens for added colour and freshness.
  • This eggs benedict with quick hollandaise recipe is easily doubled if you're cooking for 4 people.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 920kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 80g | Saturated Fat: 42g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 583mg | Sodium: 1087mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 2176IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

KEYWORDS eggs benedict recipe, quick hollandaise recipe, special breakfast, special brunch
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