5 Eggs Benedict Recipes You’ll Definitely Want To Poach

For many, eggs Benedict is a go-to brunch favourite, especially when eating out. Yet, eggs Benedict is really not hard to make at home, even for a group. So skip the brunch line-ups and enjoy your own eggs benny at home this weekend!

Classic Eggs Benedict - Perfecting this dish is all about timing. Be sure all ingredients are close at hand and prepare the hollandaise sauce first. Eggs can be poached on the stovetop or in the microwave. A tip for poaching eggs for a group is to place poached eggs in a bowl of ice water then reheat each in hot water just before serving. Here are more tips for poaching eggs like a pro. Watch the video below for perfectly poached eggs every time!

Hollandaise Sauce - Although the traditional cooking method is on the stovetop, a quick and easy way to make the sauce is in a blender, or heat it in the microwave in under a minute! For something a little lighter, try this Yogurt Hollandaise Sauce.

Quick Egg Benedict - Yes, you can make eggs benedict in just three minutes! Cook eggs in the microwave using an egg cooker or a microwave-safe bowl, then spoon on your quick hollandaise sauce and pop in microwave for another 10 seconds before placing on English muffin half. This is by far the fastest recipe for eggs benedict out there!

Lobster Eggs Benedict - If you thought lobster and warm butter were soul mates, wait until you try lobster and hollandaise sauce! Of course, if lobster isn’t available in your area, you can always substitute for the classic peameal bacon or ham.

Cajun Eggs Benedict - Let the good times roll with this spicy twist on a brunch classic.