Description
This Corned Beef Hash Eggs Benedict combines the hearty flavors of corned beef hash with the elegance of a classic Eggs Benedict. Perfect for brunch or a special breakfast treat, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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For the Corned Beef Hash:
- 2 cups cooked corned beef, diced
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Hollandaise Sauce:
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
For the Eggs Benedict:
- 4 English muffins, split and toasted
- 8 large eggs
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Corned Beef Hash
- Cook the Potatoes: In a large skillet, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook until they start to become tender and golden, about 10 minutes.
- Add Onion and Bell Pepper: Stir in the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook until the onion is translucent and the bell pepper is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add Corned Beef: Add the diced corned beef to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until everything is well combined and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2: Make the Hollandaise Sauce
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine egg yolks, lemon juice, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Blend on medium speed until the mixture lightens in color, about 20-30 seconds.
- Add Butter: With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the melted butter. Continue blending until the sauce is thickened and smooth. Season with salt to taste.
Step 3: Poach the Eggs
- Prepare Water: Fill a large saucepan with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add a splash of vinegar to help the eggs set.
- Poach Eggs: Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide it into the simmering water. Poach the eggs until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set on a paper towel to drain.
Step 4: Assemble the Eggs Benedict
- Toast English Muffins: While the eggs are poaching, toast the English muffin halves until they are golden brown.
- Layer the Ingredients: Place a generous spoonful of corned beef hash on each English muffin half. Top with a poached egg.
- Add Hollandaise: Spoon the warm Hollandaise sauce over the top of each poached egg. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Timing is Key: To keep everything warm, you can hold the prepared corned beef hash and poached eggs in a warm oven (about 200°F) while you make the Hollandaise sauce.
- Blender Hollandaise: If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a tablespoon of warm water.
- Perfect Poached Eggs: Use the freshest eggs possible for the best poaching results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Cooking, Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 300mg