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Decadence is what makes eggs Benedict a star of the brunch table. To get there, order and timing are key. First, you'll want to make your hollandaise. While intimidating in theory, the process is a lot like making mayonnaise. If the emulsion is stable, it won't break, even when held at room temperature. Next, poach your eggs, and toast the English muffins while you crisp up the Canadian bacon. From there, it's as simple as stacking your ingredients and sprinkling them with herbs, salt and pepper. Once you’ve mastered this basic version, you can explore its variations: Add sliced avocado, or even swap in some smoked salmon (eggs Hemingway) or wilted greens for the Canadian bacon (eggs Florentine).

Eggs Benedict

unsalted butter

lemon juice,

cayenne

salt and pepper

white distilled vinegar

Kosher salt

eggs

muffins,

Canadian bacon

chives

tarragon

Flaky sea salt

black pepper

Make the hollandaise: Melt butter in a small pot over medium heat until it’s foamy but not yet beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

Place egg yolks and 2 teaspoons water in a blender. Start blending, and, working very slowly, add the hot, melted butter until it’s all incorporated. (If it starts to get too thick to blend, add 1/2 teaspoon of water.) Add lemon juice and cayenne, though feel free to adjust the amounts to taste, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the hollandaise to a small bowl, and place plastic wrap directly on the surface so it doesn’t form a skin. Set aside. (It will keep at room temperature while you work.)

Poach the eggs: Fill a medium pot with 3 inches of water. Add vinegar, season with salt and bring to a simmer. (Look for just a few bubbles; it should never boil.) Using the handle of a spoon or spatula, stir the water with a clockwise motion. Gently crack an egg into the center of the pot, letting the water swirl around it and allowing the white to envelop the yolk. Repeat with remaining eggs — you could probably do up to four at a time. Check the eggs after 4 minutes: Use a slotted spoon to lift an egg out of the water, and feel the white for firmness. If it's not quite done, slide it back in for another minute or so. Let cook until the whites are just set, but the yolks are still completely runny, 4 to 5 minutes. Once eggs are perfectly poached, remove from the water, and let drain on a plate lined with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Set eggs aside.

Using a toaster, toaster oven or regular oven, toast the English muffins until crisp and golden brown. Don’t be afraid to toast them thoroughly: They'll be covered in hollandaise and poached eggs, and will need to be sturdy.

Cook Canadian bacon or ham (or bacon) in a medium skillet over medium–high heat until golden brown and just crisp at the edges, about 6 minutes.

Assemble the Benedict: Place eight halves of English muffin on a plate and butter them generously. Top each with a slice of Canadian bacon, ham or bacon, then a poached egg. Spoon hollandaise sauce over and sprinkle with chives, dill, flaky sea salt and black pepper.

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5-minute homemade egg McMuffin

wheat English muffin

cheese (optional

Toast your English muffin.

Meanwhile, coat a ramekin with cooking spray and...

Meanwhile, coat a ramekin with cooking spray and crack your egg into it. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and scramble it up. Put the ramekin in the microwave and microwave for 40-55 seconds. Start with 40 and see if your egg is cooked and not too jiggly. Add another 5 seconds at a time if you need it cooked a bit more.

While the egg is in the microwave, heat...

While the egg is in the microwave, heat a small pan on high heat to warm up your Canadian bacon and get those nice browned marks. I don’t put anything in the pan - just the slice. It takes about 30-45 seconds, flipping once.

Remove the cooked egg from microwave and top...

Remove the cooked egg from microwave and top with cheese (to help it melt), if using.

Assemble your sandwich: I go with bottom half...

Assemble your sandwich: I go with bottom half of English muffin, Canadian bacon, egg topped with cheese, top of English muffin.

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