Enjoy a fresh, delicious take on a classic brunch favorite with our Avocado Eggs Benedict. It’s bright, creamy, and perfect for a weekend treat.
Author:Lena Walker
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:2 servings
Category:Brunch
Method:Poaching and Pan Cooking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 English muffins, halved
1 ripe avocado, sliced
4 large eggs
4 slices Canadian bacon or ham (optional)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Fresh dill or chives for garnish
Instructions
Toast the English muffin halves until golden brown. Set aside.
Prepare the poached eggs: Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer. Add the white wine vinegar. Crack each egg into a small bowl. Create a gentle swirl in the simmering water and carefully slide one egg into the center. Cook for 3-4 minutes for a runny yolk. Remove with a slotted spoon and repeat with the remaining eggs.
Make the quick Hollandaise sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute. Slowly whisk in the milk until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). Whisk until smooth. This is a simplified, quick sauce.
Assemble the Benedict: Place two muffin halves on each plate. Top each half with a slice of Canadian bacon (if using).
Arrange avocado slices over the bacon or directly on the muffin.
Carefully place one poached egg on top of the avocado.
Spoon the warm sauce generously over each egg.
Garnish with fresh dill or chives before serving immediately.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, lightly toast the Canadian bacon before assembling.
If you prefer a richer sauce, you can slowly whisk in one egg yolk off the heat once the milk mixture has cooled slightly.
Sasha loves to add a dash of hot sauce to her sauce for a kick!
This recipe tastes best when you share it with friends like we do!