Hollandaise Hooray!—Breakfast for 2

“Hollandaise Hooray!” is a delightful breakfast dish that combines the best of French and American cuisines. It features perfectly poached eggs draped in creamy, tangy hollandaise sauce, served atop a crispy English muffin. This classic eggs benedict recipe offers a luxurious start to your day.

Meal Type

Breakfast

Cuisine

French American Fusion

Servings

2

Food Stars

Eggs, Hollandaise Sauce

Health

Variations

Diets

Variations

You Need This Stuff

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 English muffins, halved
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 4 slices of Canadian bacon

Do This With That Stuff

  1. ‘Gather all ingredients and cookware on the kitchen counter
  2. Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and place it in the medium saucepan
  3. Heat the saucepan over low heat until the butter is fully melted, stirring occasionally with the whisk
  4. While the butter is melting, separate 3 egg yolks into a small bowl, being careful not to break the yolks
  5. Place these egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, white pepper, and cayenne pepper into a blender or food processor
  6. Blend this mixture until it’s well combined and frothy
  7. Once the butter has melted, slowly add it to the blender or food processor while it’s running to create an emulsion This is your hollandaise sauce
  8. Keep this sauce warm but not hot If it gets too hot, it can curdle
  9. Fill a large pot with water, add white vinegar and bring it to a simmer over medium heat for poaching eggs
  10. Crack each of the 4 large eggs individually into a cup or small bowl This will make sure no shell gets into your poached eggs and allows for easy transfer into the pot
  11. Carefully slide each egg into simmering water in pot Cook for about 4 minutes for soft poached eggs or longer if you prefer more firm yolk Use slotted spoon to remove each egg from water once done cooking and set aside on a plate lined with paper towel to drain excess water
  12. While eggs are poaching, place halved English muffins on toaster or oven grill rack and toast until golden brown Remove from toaster or oven once done
  13. In another pan over medium heat, cook Canadian bacon slices until they are browned on both sides This should take about 2-3 minutes per side
  14. To assemble Hollandaise Hooray!, place one half of an English muffin on each plate followed by a slice of Canadian bacon then a poached egg
  15. Finally, spoon warm hollandaise sauce over each poached egg Repeat this process for the remaining servings
  16. Your Hollandaise Hooray! is now ready to be served’

Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings

☕ Bitter
  • Add 1 tsp of ground coffee to the hollandaise sauce
  • Increase the lemon juice to 2 tbsp in the hollandaise sauce
  • Add 1/2 tsp of radicchio, finely chopped, to the Canadian bacon while cooking
  • Sprinkle 1/4 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder over the finished dish before serving
🧂 Salty
  • Increase the salt to 1 tsp
  • Add 1/2 tsp of soy sauce to the hollandaise sauce
  • Use salted butter instead of unsalted butter
  • Add 1/4 tsp of garlic powder to the hollandaise sauce
  • Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the assembled dish before serving
🍋 Sour
  • Increase the lemon juice to 2 tbsp
  • Add 1 tsp of white wine vinegar to the hollandaise sauce
  • Replace the white vinegar with apple cider vinegar for poaching eggs
  • Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice over each serving before serving
🌶️ Spicy
  • Increase cayenne pepper to 1/4 tsp
  • Add 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes to the hollandaise sauce
  • Add 1/2 tsp of paprika to the Canadian bacon while cooking
  • Add 1/4 tsp of black pepper to the poached eggs after cooking
🍬 Sweet
  • Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the hollandaise sauce
  • Add 1 tbsp of honey to the hollandaise sauce
  • Replace Canadian bacon with honey-cured ham
  • Sprinkle 1 tsp of powdered sugar over each serving before serving
🍄 Umami
  • ‘Add 1 tsp of soy sauce to the hollandaise sauce
  • Replace Canadian bacon with prosciutto
  • Sprinkle a pinch of MSG on the poached eggs before adding hollandaise sauce
  • Add 1/2 tsp of fish sauce to the poached egg water’
🍸 Alcoholic
  • Champagne Brut: The high acidity and bubbles cut through the richness of the hollandaise sauce and bacon, while complementing the eggs and muffins
  • Chardonnay: Its buttery notes match well with the hollandaise sauce and its acidity balances the overall richness of the dish
  • Bloody Mary: The spiciness and acidity of this cocktail can help cut through the rich, creamy hollandaise sauce, while complementing the savory bacon.
🥤 Non Alcoholic
  • ‘Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice: The acidity and sweetness of the orange juice balance the richness of the hollandaise sauce and bacon
  • Mint Iced Tea: The refreshing mint flavor contrasts with and lightens the heavy flavors of the dish
  • Cafe au Lait: This traditional French coffee drink complements the breakfast nature of this dish and its creamy texture pairs well with the hollandaise sauce’
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🥓 Keto
  • ‘Remove 2 English muffins
  • Replace 1 cup unsalted butter with 1 cup ghee
  • Replace 4 slices of Canadian bacon with 4 slices of uncured bacon’
🍆 Mediterranean
  • ‘Replace 4 slices of Canadian bacon with 4 slices of halloumi cheese
  • Replace 1 cup unsalted butter with 1 cup olive oil
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • Add 1 tbsp of chopped fresh basil
  • Replace English muffins with whole grain pita bread
  • Add a sprinkle of za’atar spice blend on top’
🥑 Paleo
  • ‘Replace English muffins with paleo-friendly almond flour bread
  • Replace unsalted butter with ghee
  • Replace Canadian bacon with uncured, sugar-free bacon’
🐟 Pescatarian
  • ‘Remove 4 slices of Canadian bacon
  • Add 4 slices of smoked salmon’
🌱 Vegan
  • Replace 4 large eggs with 4 tofu slices
  • Replace 1 cup unsalted butter with 1 cup vegan butter
  • Replace 3 large egg yolks with 3 tbsp chickpea water (aquafaba)
  • Replace 4 slices of Canadian bacon with 4 slices of vegan bacon.
🥦 Vegetarian
  • ‘Remove 4 slices of Canadian bacon
  • Add 4 slices of vegetarian bacon substitute’
🥩 Whole30
  • ‘Replace English muffins with 2 large portobello mushrooms, grilled
  • Replace unsalted butter with 1 cup of ghee
  • Replace Canadian bacon with 4 slices of sugar-free, compliant bacon’
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🧠 Brain Health
  • ‘Replace unsalted butter with 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts to the English muffins
  • Replace Canadian bacon with 4 slices of smoked salmon
  • Add 1/2 cup of blueberries as a side dish
  • Add 1 tbsp of flaxseeds to the hollandaise sauce’
🌾 Celiac Disease
  • Replace the English muffins with gluten-free English muffins
  • Ensure the Canadian bacon is gluten-free
💩 Crohns Disease
  • Remove cayenne pepper
  • Replace English muffins with gluten-free English muffins
  • Replace unsalted butter with lactose-free margarine
  • Replace Canadian bacon with turkey bacon
🩸 Diabetes
  • Replace 1 cup unsalted butter with 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Replace 4 slices of Canadian bacon with 4 slices of turkey bacon
  • Replace 2 English muffins with 2 whole grain English muffins
  • Decrease the salt to 1/4 tsp
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
  • Replace the English muffins with gluten-free English muffins
  • Ensure the Canadian bacon is gluten-free or replace with a gluten-free alternative
🫀 Heart Disease
  • ‘Replace 1 cup unsalted butter with 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Replace 4 slices of Canadian bacon with 4 slices of turkey bacon
  • Decrease the salt to 1/4 tsp
  • Add 1/2 cup of sliced avocado
  • Replace English muffins with whole grain English muffins’
❤️ Heart Health
  • ‘Replace 1 cup unsalted butter with 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Decrease 4 slices of Canadian bacon to 2 slices
  • Replace 3 large egg yolks with 3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt
  • Remove 1/2 tsp salt’
🧂 High Blood Pressure
  • Remove the salt
  • Replace unsalted butter with 1/2 cup of olive oil
  • Replace Canadian bacon with 4 slices of low-sodium turkey bacon
  • Decrease the white pepper to 1/8 tsp
  • Remove cayenne pepper
🍔 High Cholesterol
  • ‘Replace 4 large eggs with 4 egg whites
  • Replace 1 cup unsalted butter with 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Replace 3 large egg yolks in hollandaise sauce with 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
  • Decrease Canadian bacon to 2 slices and cut each slice in half
  • Add 1/2 cup of fresh spinach for added fiber and nutrients’
🦠 Immune System
  • ‘Replace unsalted butter with 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
  • Add 1 clove of minced garlic to the hollandaise sauce
  • Replace Canadian bacon with 4 slices of turkey bacon
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped spinach to the English muffins before adding the bacon and egg
  • Add 1/2 tsp of turmeric to the hollandaise sauce
  • Replace white vinegar with apple cider vinegar’
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • ‘Replace English muffins with gluten-free English muffins
  • Replace unsalted butter with lactose-free margarine
  • Replace 3 large egg yolks with 2 large egg yolks
  • Decrease the lemon juice to 1/2 tbsp
  • Remove cayenne pepper
  • Replace Canadian bacon with lean turkey bacon’
💧 Kidney Disease
  • ‘Remove salt
  • Replace unsalted butter with 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Replace Canadian bacon with 4 slices of low-sodium turkey bacon
  • Decrease lemon juice to 1/2 tbsp’
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
  • Replace 1 cup unsalted butter with 1 cup lactose-free margarine
🍺 Liver Disease
  • ‘Replace unsalted butter with 1/2 cup of olive oil
  • Replace 4 large eggs with 4 egg whites
  • Remove the Canadian bacon
  • Decrease the salt to 1/4 tsp
  • Add 1 cup of sliced avocado
  • Add 1/2 cup of fresh spinach’
🤰 Pregnancy
  • Replace raw egg yolks with 1/2 cup pasteurized egg yolk product for hollandaise sauce
  • Cook hollandaise sauce over low heat until it reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure eggs are fully cooked
  • Ensure Canadian bacon is fully cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit

Beti’s Reflections

Bonjour, my food-loving friends! It was on a whimsical journey through the culinary landscapes of France and America that I stumbled upon this delightful gem – the Hollandaise Hooray! recipe. A perfect blend of French sophistication and American comfort, this dish is an homage to the classic Eggs Benedict with a twist that’s sure to make your taste buds dance.

 

This homemade Eggs Benedict recipe serves two and is a luxurious start to your day. However, it’s worth noting that this isn’t one for our vegan or dairy-free friends, nor those following a gluten-free or low-fat diet. But for those who can indulge, it promises an unforgettable breakfast experience.

 

Our key players in this French American cuisine are four large eggs, two halved English muffins, a cup of unsalted butter (because everything’s better with butter), three large egg yolks, a tablespoon of lemon juice (for that tangy kick), half a teaspoon of salt, quarter teaspoon white pepper, an eighth teaspoon cayenne pepper (for a hint of heat), two tablespoons white vinegar and four slices of Canadian bacon. Each ingredient plays its part in creating the symphony of flavors that is our Hollandaise Hooray!

 

Let’s dive into the cooking process! Start by gathering all ingredients and cookware on your kitchen counter – organization is key here. Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and melt it over low heat in your saucepan while you separate three egg yolks into another bowl. These yolks will join forces with lemon juice, salt, white pepper and cayenne pepper in your blender or food processor to create our easy hollandaise sauce recipe base. Once well combined and frothy, slowly add the melted butter while blending to create an emulsion – voila! Your hollandaise sauce is born.

 

   Now onto poaching eggs – fill a pot with water, add white vinegar and bring it to a simmer. Crack each egg into a cup before sliding them into the simmering water for about 4 minutes. While your eggs are poaching, toast your English muffins and brown the Canadian bacon slices in another pan. To assemble, place an English muffin half on each plate, top with Canadian bacon, a poached egg and finally, spoon over that warm hollandaise sauce. Repeat for the remaining servings and there you have it – your homemade Eggs Benedict is ready to serve!

 

So there you have it – our Hollandaise Hooray! recipe guide. A perfect blend of French cuisine breakfast recipes and American style Eggs Benedict that’s sure to impress at any brunch table. With this detailed guide to making Hollandaise Hooray, you’re well on your way to serving French-American cuisine at home like a pro! So go ahead, whip up this delightful dish and let every bite transport you to a cozy café in Paris or a bustling diner in New York. Bon Appétit from TheKitchen.ai!

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