If you would rather use the blender method go to Hollandaise Sauce - Blender Method
Either way, make it at the last possible minute and keep it warm until you serve.
To Poach The Eggs:
This method works best for 4 to 6 servings of eggs. Any more and you'll want to use two pans for speed.
Bring four to eight cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. You need at least an inch of water.
When it boils reduce the heat to simmer and add 1 Tbsp of white vinegar.
Crack the eggs you are going to poach into individual cups.
With a wooden spoon or a whisk rapidly stir the water forming a whirlpool in the center of the pan. Before the swirling stops slide one of the eggs into the center of the pot. The swirling keeps the egg together until it sets.
Cook each egg for 3 minutes to achieve a runny center. 4 minutes for firm but still soft. 5 minutes to get a firm center. Use a timer, trust me.
Repeat for each of your eggs. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and sit in a bowl lined with a paper towel to absorb the extra water.
Prepare The English Muffins:
If you purchased whole muffins or made them yourself (good for yosplit your muffins with a fork to get the traditional craggelly interior.
Toast each muffin half until, just brown.
Butter the English muffins generously.
To Assemble Your Eggs Benedict Dish:
Top each muffin half with a portion of bacon (2 pieces) or 1 slice of Canadian bacon.
Put a poached egg on top of the meat, then drizzle some hollandaise over the top of everything letting it run down and puddle in the plate.
Sprinkle some parsley over it all and serve at once.
Notes
Note: A serving is one 1/2 english muffin with 1 slice or canadian bacon, one poached egg covered with hollandaise sauce. This recipe is for 4 servings.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Eggs Benedict
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560Calories from Fat 414
% Daily Value*
Fat 46g71%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 213mg71%
Sodium 1145mg50%
Potassium 207mg6%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 670IU13%
Vitamin C 2.6mg3%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.