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Perfect Eggs Benedict Breakfast Tray

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A quick and easy Eggs Benedict recipe perfect for Father’s Day or any special morning, featuring creamy hollandaise, perfectly poached eggs, and crispy bacon or smoked salmon on a breakfast tray.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs, fresh (room temperature works best for poaching)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar (helps eggs hold shape)
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and warm
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 English muffins, split and toasted
  • 4 slices Canadian bacon or ham (substitute with smoked salmon for a twist)
  • Crispy bacon strips or sausage links
  • Fresh arugula or baby spinach
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Fresh fruit like sliced strawberries or melon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Hollandaise Sauce (about 15 minutes): In a heatproof bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until light and slightly thickened. Place the bowl over a pot of gently simmering water (double boiler style). Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper and salt to taste. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm. If sauce gets too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of warm…
  2. Poach the Eggs (10 minutes): Fill a wide saucepan with 3-4 inches of water and bring to a gentle simmer. Add 1 tablespoon white vinegar. Crack each egg into a small bowl or ramekin. Create a gentle whirlpool in the water and gently slide one egg at a time into the center. Poach for 3-4 minutes for runny yolks or 5-6 minutes for firmer yolks. Use a slotted spoon to lift eggs out and drain on a paper towel. Poach in batches if needed.
  3. Toast the English Muffins and Heat Canadian Bacon (5 minutes): Split and toast the English muffins until golden brown. While toasting, warm the Canadian bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side until slightly crispy and heated through.
  4. Assemble the Eggs Benedict (5 minutes): Place toasted English muffin halves on the breakfast tray or plates. Top each with a slice of Canadian bacon, then a poached egg. Spoon generous amounts of warm hollandaise sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh chives or cracked black pepper if desired.
  5. Arrange the Breakfast Tray Sides: Add crispy bacon strips or sausage links alongside fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes, and fresh fruit to balance the richness of the hollandaise.

Notes

Use fresh eggs for best poaching results. Add vinegar to poaching water to help eggs hold shape. Whisk hollandaise sauce gently over simmering water to avoid scrambling. If hollandaise breaks, whisk in a teaspoon of cold water off heat to restore. Serve immediately to prevent English muffins from becoming soggy. Multitask by poaching eggs while preparing sauce and toasting muffins.

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