Shaping Eggs for Eggs Benedict
Consider using a muffin ring when you poach the eggs to get perfectly round eggs. If you don't have a muffin ring, you can use a tuna can with both the top and bottom cut out.
What You Need
Recipe Details
Instructions
Top each toasted English muffin half with a slice of ham or Canadian bacon. If using ham, trim the edges so that they are not hanging over the muffin.
- Place the poached egg on top of the ham, being careful not to break the yolk.
- Spoon two tablespoons hollandaise sauce on top of each egg.
Variations
- Place a tomato slice on top of the ham. Broil briefly before topping with the egg and hollandaise.
- Substitute smoked salmon for the ham. Use rye bread English muffins.
- Add a slice of cheese on top of the ham. Broil briefly before topping with the egg and hollandaise.
- Add a quarter teaspoon dijon mustard to the hollandaise.
- Garnish the eggs with chopped parsley or paprika for color.
- Add a scoop of crabmeat under the egg.
