Benedict Arnold’s Eggs Benedict

TIME
23 Minutes
YIELD
8 servings
Benedict Arnold’s Eggs Benedict
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Ingredients

Large EGGS
8
large EGG yolks
3
distilled white vinegar
1 Tbsp.
salt
1 tsp. plus 1/4 tsp.
English muffins, split, toasted
4
Canadian-style bacon, warmed
8 slices
water
1/4 cup
fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp.
softened butter
1/2 cup (1 stick)
paprika
1/8 tsp.
pepper
1/8 tsp.
chives, chopped

 

  1. HEAT 2 to 3 inches of water, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt in large saucepan or deep skillet to boiling. ADJUST heat to keep liquid simmering gently. BREAK eggs, one at a time, into small bowl. HOLD dish close to surface of pan and SLIP egg into water.
  2. COOK eggs until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 3 to 5 minutes. Do not stir. LIFT eggs from water with slotted spoon; DRAIN well on platter lined with paper towels. KEEP warm.
  3. WHISK egg yolks, water and lemon juice in a small saucepan until blended. COOK over low heat, whisking constantly, until mixture bubbles alongside the pan. WHISK in butter until melted and sauce is thickened. REMOVE pan from heat. STIR in salt and paprika.
  4. TOP each muffin half with 1 bacon slice, 1 egg and about 1 1/2 tablespoons of hollandaise sauce. GARNISH with chives. SERVE immediately.

Insider Tip

This recipe is an excellent source of vitamin A and choline, and a good source of folate and protein.


Nutritional Info

Per Serving: 1/8 of Recipe

Calories
261
Total fat
18 g
Saturated fat
9 g
Polyunsaturated fat
2 g
Monounsaturated fat
6 g
Cholesterol
286 mg
Sodium
392 mg
Carbohydrates
14 g
Fiber
0 g
Sugar
0 g
Protein
10 g
Vitamin A
203 mcg
Vitamin D
1 mcg
Folate
45 mcg
Choline
202 mg
Calcium
92 mg
Iron
1 mg
Potassium
85 mg