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Classic Eggs Benedict Recipe
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Classic Eggs Benedict Recipe

13 ingredients 45 min 2 to 4 servings openrecipes
Classic Eggs Benedict Recipe

For a fancy brunch, make this classic eggs Benedict recipe with ham, English muffins, poached eggs, and an easy hollandaise sauce made in a blender.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

346
Calories
28g
Protein
22g
Fat
7g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Ham 100g cooked 145
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 cups water (2 quarts)
  • 4 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 English muffins
  • Unsalted butter
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 ounces thinly sliced ham , warmed
  • Sweet paprika (optional)

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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