Fancy Eggs Benedict with Crispy Bacon

    JR
    JR

    1 month ago

    Cuisine: American
    Categories: Brunch, Breakfast & Bacon

    A gourmet twist on a classic breakfast, featuring poached eggs, crispy bacon, and rich hollandaise sauce on toasted English muffins.

    Fancy Eggs Benedict with Crispy Bacon recipe - American medium difficulty dish
    fancy
    breakfast
    eggs
    bacon
    quick

    Difficulty: MEDIUM

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Cook Time: 15 minutes

    Total Time: 25 minutes

    Serving Size: Serves 2

    Ingredients:

    • 4 large eggs
    • 4 slices of thick-cut bacon
    • 2 English muffins, split
    • 1/2 cup hollandaise sauce
    • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Fresh chives for garnish

    Directions:

    1. Cook the bacon in an air fryer at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
    2. While the bacon is cooking, bring a pot of water to a simmer and add the white vinegar.
    3. Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slide them into the simmering water, poaching for about 3-4 minutes.
    4. Toast the English muffins until golden brown.
    5. Assemble the dish by placing a slice of bacon on each half of the English muffin, topping with a poached egg, and drizzling with hollandaise sauce.
    6. Season with salt, pepper, and garnish with fresh chives before serving.