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While blending or whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the hot melted butter in a thin stream until the sauce is thickened and emulsified. Stir in salt and cayenne pepper. Keep warm.","group":"Hollandaise Sauce","title":"Combine 3 egg yolks and 1 tbsp lemon juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Hollandaise Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Fill a large skillet with water and add 1 tsp vinegar. Bring to a light simmer (approx. 180°F (82°C)). Crack each egg into a small cup, swirl the water gently to create a vortex, and drop the egg into the center. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but yolks are runny.","group":"Poaching Eggs","title":"Fill a large skillet","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Poaching Eggs"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"While eggs are poaching, toast the split English muffins and lightly brown the Canadian bacon slices in a pan over medium heat.","group":"Preparation","title":"Toast the split English muffins and lightly brown the Canadian bacon slices","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"To assemble, place two muffin halves on each plate. Top each with a slice of Canadian bacon and one poached egg. Generously spoon the hollandaise sauce over the eggs.","group":"Assembly","title":"To assemble, place two muffin halves","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"To get the perfect poached egg, ensure your water is at a bare simmer, not a rolling boil. Using the freshest eggs possible helps the whites stay together.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["Classic Brunch"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["poach","saute","toast"],"equipment":["blender or whisk","large skillet","small saucepan","toaster"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["eggs","milk","wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"servings","note":"2 halves per person"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Hollandaise is best served immediately but can be kept warm in a thermos for up to 1 hour."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Best enjoyed immediately. Store components separately if needed, though hollandaise does not reheat well without breaking.","reheatingNotes":"Gently warm bacon and muffin; poaching fresh eggs is recommended."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Feggs_benedict_9debe0c87a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f962ea63-eaf1-45ef-86b7-505f4dcc1343","imageAlt":"Eggs Benedict — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["eggs","brunch","hollandaise","breakfast","classic"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Eggs Benedict","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T18:52:44.648Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T18:52:44.648Z","related":[{"id":"bagel_with_lox_ba134c5918","slug":"bagel-with-lox","title":"Bagel with Lox","description":"A classic New York-style breakfast featuring a toasted bagel topped with silky cream cheese, savory smoked salmon, salty capers, and fresh red onion.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["New York"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","low_sugar"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbagel_with_lox_ba134c5918%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=87e7d1ee-c704-487f-8afc-b50c916cc52b","imageAlt":"Bagel with Lox — recipe cover","tags":["salmon","lox","bagel","breakfast","brunch","quick","high-protein"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":4},{"id":"breakfast_burrito_1eabfe4e76","slug":"breakfast-burrito","title":"Breakfast Burrito","description":"A classic American morning staple featuring savory breakfast sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbreakfast_burrito_1eabfe4e76%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1ae76925-2eb9-4809-8c63-4c7347000b98","imageAlt":"Breakfast Burrito — recipe cover","tags":["breakfast","burrito","eggs","sausage","high protein","easy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":5},{"id":"cheeseburger_e888ac3a3d","slug":"classic-american-cheeseburger","title":"Classic American Cheeseburger","description":"A juicy, perfectly seared beef patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and tangy pickles on a toasted brioche bun.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcheeseburger_e888ac3a3d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=cdb73eda-0269-4a33-84cb-2cf01a0a4cff","imageAlt":"Classic American Cheeseburger — recipe cover","tags":["cheeseburger","beef","classic","sandwich","grilling"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5}]}