Breakfast for 8
Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise
Toasted English muffins hold cooked Canadian bacon and firm poached eggs covered with warm lemon butter sauce.
Typical price
$7.11for 4 servings
$1.78 per serving$7.11 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 12 | $3.60Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.03Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 4 | $2.80Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $2.60Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.23 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperVinegarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 1/2 pinches cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 large fresh eggs
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 4 english muffins
- 8 slices canadian bacon
- chopped fresh parlsey and/or chives
- paprika
Steps
- Whisk the egg yolks, cream, lemon juice, mustard, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a heatproof bowl over gently simmering water.
- Slowly whisk in the melted butter and cook the sauce for 4 minutes, until thick and hot.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the Canadian bacon for 2 minutes per side.
- Toast the English muffin halves until lightly browned.
- Bring a wide skillet of water and vinegar to a gentle simmer, add the eggs, and poach them for 5 minutes, until the whites and yolks are firm.
- Place bacon on the muffins, top with poached eggs and hollandaise, and sprinkle with parsley, chives, or paprika.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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