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Quick Creamy Eggs Benedict Hack with Easy 2-Minute Microwave Hollandaise

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A quick and easy Eggs Benedict recipe featuring a creamy hollandaise sauce made in just 2 minutes using a microwave, perfect for busy mornings or lazy brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 57 grams), melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Pinch of ground white pepper (optional)
  • English muffins, split and toasted
  • 4 large eggs for poaching
  • 4 slices Canadian bacon or ham (optional, can substitute smoked salmon)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds. Let it cool slightly so it’s warm but not hot.
  2. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, water, salt, and white pepper until smooth and slightly frothy.
  3. Microwave the egg yolk mixture on medium power for 20 seconds. Remove and whisk immediately. Repeat two more times, whisking between each burst.
  4. Slowly whisk in the warm melted butter in a thin stream until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. If too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water to loosen.
  5. Adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
  6. Poach the eggs in simmering water with a splash of vinegar for about 3 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny, or microwave eggs individually covered for about 45 seconds.
  7. Toast the English muffins and warm the Canadian bacon slices in a skillet or microwave.
  8. Assemble by placing Canadian bacon on each toasted muffin half, topping with a poached egg, then spooning over the warm hollandaise sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use room temperature egg yolks to prevent curdling. Microwave in short bursts and whisk between each to ensure smooth sauce. If hollandaise separates, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water to bring it back together. Fresh eggs work best for poaching. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and silken tofu with turmeric as egg yolk substitute. Gluten-free English muffins can be used for gluten-free diet.

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Keywords: Eggs Benedict, hollandaise sauce, microwave hollandaise, quick brunch, easy eggs benedict, poached eggs, English muffins

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