HEALTHIER & FASTER EGGS BENEDICT😍

Some of my best recipe creations have come out of my own laziness, and this is no exception! Morning breakfasts should be easy, even on the weekends, so I created a healthier, faster hollandaise sauce so you too can have a delicious eggs benedict in less than 15 minutes! And thanks to a quick trick by chef Kenji Lopez, the daunting poached eggs becomes easy, foolproof, and stress free! Perfect for weekend mornings and just in time to land a spot on your Christmas brunch menu. Can’t wait to see y’all make this!

Per 1 serving.

Ingredients:

For the Shortcut Eggs Benedict: 

• 1 English muffin, cut in half lengthwise

• 2 eggs

• 2 slices canadian bacon

• ½ an avocado (optional)

• Paprika for topping

For the Shortcut Healthier Hollandaise*:

*will make a bit more than 1 serving

• 2 tbsps mayonnaise 

• 2 tbsps plain greek yogurt

• 1 ½ tsps yellow or dijon mustard

• 1 tsp white vinegar

• ¼ tsp turmeric (optional - if you use dijon mustard, you can use a little turmeric to give it the yellow color typical for a benedict)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

For the Healthier Eggs Benedict:

• Make your healthier hollandaise by mixing mayonnaise, greek yogurt, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper, and turmeric if using. Taste and adjust any seasonings to your preference.

• Bring a small pot of water to a gentle boil. It should be somewhere between a simmer and a boil.

• Toast the english muffin either in a toaster or under a broiler for 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate.

• Add canadian bacon to a dry pan on high heat and toast 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Add to the english muffin and place the avocado on top.

• Place a fine mesh strainer (like the one I have here) over a small bowl and crack an egg into the strainer. Gently swirl the egg around the strainer to get rid of any excess egg white. This helps the poached egg keep it’s shape.

• Add egg to the pot of water and cook for about 4 minutes until whites are set but egg yolks are still soft.

• Transfer to a paper towel lined plate with a slotted spoon to help drain off excess water. Season with salt and place on top of your benedict.

• Top the benedict with the healthier hollandaise and finish with paprika. Enjoy!