April 16th is Eggs Benedict Day. I had no idea such a day even existed until I did a quick google search awhile back looking for recipes, but since I LOVE Eggs Benedict, I'm totally on board with them having their own day.
I enjoy cooking a leisurely breakfast on Sunday mornings and there's nothing better than using fresh eggs collected that very morning. They are wonderful scrambled, over easy, fried, and as omelets...but if I had to choose just one way to eat eggs for the rest of my life, I would chose Benedict-style.
The keys to a perfect Eggs Benedict are fresh eggs and fresh lemon juice. This is actually a very easy recipe, it's just getting the technique and timing down that takes a few tries. But that just gives you an excuse to make it often and hone your technique !
Easy Eggs Benedict Recipe (serves two)
Poach 4 eggs in simmering water until soft set and keep warm.
Toast 2 English muffins and keep warm.
Meanwhile, for the sauce, whisk 3 egg yolks, 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 1 Tablespoon water in a heatproof glass (not metal) bowl set over a pot of boiling water.
Slowly add a stick of room temperature butter, a small piece at a time, until it's all incorporated, whisking continuously.
Continue to cook for another minute or two until sauce thickens. Season with salt and white pepper. Immediately remove from heat.
Put an egg on each muffin half, cover with some sauce, and grate fresh nutmeg on top (optional).
Voila ! Heaven on a plate.
I do put the round of Canadian Bacon And a slice of tomato on the muffin before adding the egg, which I lightly fry In cooking spray instead of poach, if I'm short on time, and finishing with the hollandaise (I cheat on that and make my sauce from a package). It's all good.
ReplyDeleteOh I bet tomato would be good! I never thought to fry the eggs - and I have to admit I'm not a huge fan of runny eggs, so I'll have to try frying them next time. Do try making your own sauce tho - with fresh eggs, its really divine! And it isn't hard. Even if it curdles or separates, it might not look that great, but it still tastes good!
DeleteWe eat alot of eggs so I always love seeing your egg recipes here on FED. thanks so much for linking it up to katie's language cafe's friday recipe link up! ~~katie
ReplyDeleteCanned or fresh asparagus makes a good side. Also, try using shaved ham, or using two slices of grilled or fried eggplant instead of the bread.
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