Eggs Benedict Recipe, Homemade Muffins

This Eggs Benedict recipe is so much better with homemade English muffins. They don’t take long to make, and the flavor is incredible!

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Did you know there is a day dedicated to Eggs Benedict? Yep! Eggs Benedict Day is April 16th. It is a perfect excuse to have Eggs Benedict.

Have you ever made Eggs Benedict? How about English Muffins? No? Well, my friend, you came to the right place. We make the dough for the English Muffins in our bread machine, so it is dump and go.

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There are a few ways to make Hollandaise Sauce. There are packaged mixes that really don’t taste very good. You can make it in a blender or make it in the old-fashioned way. We feel the latter method produces the best-tasting sauce. It is so much easier than people think it is. It comes out so smooth and silky in a double boiler. (Affiliate link)

What You Need

• English Muffins: You can use store-bought muffins, but if you have the time, try making homemade muffins.
• Ham: Use leftover ham from the holidays or purchase deli ham. Traditionally, Canadian bacon is used you can use that too, crisped bacon or salmon
• Eggs: Buy store-bought large eggs, or better yet, get them from a local farm.
• Hollandaise Sauce: See instructions below.
• Spinach: For a fun twist, top the ham with sautéed spinach to make Eggs Florentine.
• Paprika: Just a sprinkle on top of the finished dish for garnish.
• Fresh Chives: Just for a pretty garnish.

For the Hollandaise Sauce

• Butter: Use unsalted butter.
• Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice is best, but bottled juice will work in a pinch.
• Water: Water will thin the sauce a bit and make it come together.
• Egg Yolks: Separate large egg yolks from the egg whites. Freeze the whites for another use.
• Kosher Salt: Just a pinch of salt will brighten up the flavor.

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How to Make it

Make the muffins using our Bread Machine English Muffin Recipe.

For the Hollandaise Sauce

• Make the Hollandaise sauce. Let the butter come to room temperature.
• Cut it into eight equal pieces, tablespoons.
• Add water to the bottom pot of a double boiler.
• Separate eggs. Add the egg yolks to the top of the double boiler.
• Then, add lemon juice, salt and water.
• Bring the water in the bottom pot to a simmer.
• Whisk the eggs and liquid together, and place the top of the double boiler over the simmering water in the base. Let the eggs start to cook for about 2 minutes.
• Add one tablespoon butter. Whisk it constantly until it melts completely.
• Continue adding a piece of butter at a time until the previous one has melted.
• Turn the water off in the double boiler to keep the sauce hot while you make the eggs.

For the Poached Eggs

• Poaching eggs is easy once you get the hang of it. Carefully break one cold egg at a time and place it into a small mesh strainer to remove the watery part of the egg white. Let it drain for about 30 seconds.
• Slide the egg into a small bowl or mug.
• Repeat with the other eggs.
• Fill a medium skillet with high sides with water about 2/3 of the way up. Bring it to a boil and then reduce the heat to obtain a gentle simmer. Just a few small bubbles should be produced.
• Tip the bowl with the egg yolk into the water with the bowl touching the water so that the yolk doesn’t break.
• Let it cook for only about 20 seconds, then carefully roll the egg over with a slotted spoon. You want to roll them before they set. Poach for about two minutes, turning once in between so the egg forms a nice shape.
• Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel-lined plate. If your eggs get too cold, plunge them into the hot water for a few seconds just before serving.
• You can easily poach four eggs at a time.

To Assemble

• Split the muffins with a fork. Toast them as desired. Top them with warmed ham or bacon. Leave them in a warm oven to keep them hot.
• Reheat the sauce or eggs if needed. Top the ham with an egg, and then drizzle hollandaise over the top.
• Garnish with chopped chives, if desired.

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This White Asparagus Recipe uses Hollandaise sauce, too.

We hope you like the recipe for Homemade Eggs Benedict with homemade English Muffins.

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Originally Published April 13, 2018. Updated February 9, 2025.

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