Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
4 unit

Eggs

125 g

Butter

melted

1 tsp

White wine vinegar

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

Black cracked pepper

cracked

0.5 unit

Lemon juice

juice only

4 slice

Parma ham

2 unit

English muffins

split and toasted

Step 1
~2 min

Whisk 2 egg yolks, lemon juice, and white wine vinegar in a bowl for the Hollandaise sauce.

Step 2
~2 min

Melt butter in a small saucepan on gentle heat until it foams.

Step 3
~2 min

Slowly pour the melted butter into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to create an emulsion.

Step 4
~2 min

Continue whisking until the butter is fully combined.

Step 5
~2 min

Season the Hollandaise sauce with a pinch of salt.

Step 6
~2 min

Poach 2 eggs for the perfect poached egg.

Step 7
~2 min

To help the egg hold its shape during cooking, place the whole egg (shell on) in simmering water for 10 seconds, then transfer to cold water until cool enough to touch.

Step 8
~2 min

Crack the egg open and gently place it into simmering water.

Step 9
~2 min

Cook the egg for 3 minutes.

Step 10
~2 min

Add a few drops of vinegar to the poaching water.

Key Technique: Poaching
Step 11
~2 min

Split and toast the English muffins.

Step 12
~2 min

Butter the toasted muffins and place them on a plate.

Step 13
~2 min

Arrange Parma ham on top of the buttered muffins.

Step 14
~2 min

Place the poached eggs on top of the ham.

Step 15
~2 min

Generously spoon Hollandaise sauce over the poached eggs.

Step 16
~2 min

Top with a sprinkle of cracked black pepper.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Keep the Hollandaise sauce warm in a thermos until serving.

Use very fresh eggs for the best poached eggs.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Hollandaise sauce can be made ahead and kept warm, eggs can be poached ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of fresh fruit or a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Asparagus
Grilled Tomatoes

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

A classic brunch dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Easter
Mother's Day
Christmas Brunch

Occasion Tags

Brunch
Breakfast
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100