Description
Galentine’s Eggs Benedict is the ultimate brunch indulgence, featuring perfectly poached eggs, silky hollandaise sauce, and your choice of crispy bacon or fresh spinach, all served atop golden toasted English muffins. This dish is perfect for celebrating friendship on Galentine’s Day or simply enjoying a cozy weekend brunch with loved ones. With its rich flavors and stunning presentation, it transforms any gathering into a memorable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 English muffins, split and toasted
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices crispy bacon or 1 cup sautéed spinach
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 large egg yolks
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Toast the English muffins until golden brown.
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice until thick. Place over simmering water and gradually whisk in melted butter until creamy. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
- Poach the eggs in gently simmering water for about three minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
- Assemble by layering bacon or spinach on each muffin half, then top with a poached egg.
- Drizzle hollandaise sauce generously over each muffin stack.
- Serve immediately with mimosas or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin half with toppings
- Calories: 324
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 246mg