Benedict

Benedict recipes have been around for centuries and there are many different variations of the dish. The most common version of the dish is made with eggs, ham, and cheese, but there are also versions that include vegetables, seafood, and even fruits.

The dish is named after Saint Benedict of Nursia, who is the patron saint of Benedictine monks. It is said that Saint Benedict created the dish as a way to use up leftover bread and eggs.

The first written record of a Benedict recipe dates back to the 9th century, but it is likely that the dish was created long before that. Benedict recipes began to appear in cookbooks in the 18th century, and the dish has been popular ever since.

Advice

When making Eggs Benedict, be sure to pay attention to the details. Start with a good quality English muffin and top it with a perfectly poached egg. Make sure your hollandaise sauce is thick and creamy and that you don't boil it. Lastly, don't forget to season your sauce with a bit of lemon juice, salt, and pepper for a flavorful finish. If you keep these details in mind, you'll have a delicious Eggs Benedict in no time!

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Recipes

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Eggs Benedict

  • BENEDICT AND ASSEMBLY
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • chive
  • dill
  • butter
  • english muffin
  • canadian bacon
  • POACHED EGGS
  • salt
  • white vinegar
  • egg
  • HOLLANDAISE
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • hot paprika
  • egg yolk
  • butter
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Eggs Benedict Casserole

  • monterey jack cheese
  • dijon mustard
  • salt
  • onion powder
  • cream
  • butter
  • cream
  • black pepper
  • mustard powder
  • paprika
  • salt
  • canadian bacon
  • cayenne pepper
  • lemon juice
  • milk
  • egg yolk
  • english muffin
  • egg
  • salt
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Classic Eggs Benedict

  • butter
  • vinegar
  • mustard
  • white pepper
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • egg yolk
  • lemon juice
  • english muffin
  • egg
  • canadian bacon
  • salt
  • butter
  • chive
  • paprika
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Eggs Benedict

  • chive
  • lemon juice
  • water
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • butter
  • ham
  • smoked salmon
  • egg yolk
  • english muffin
  • egg
  • bacon
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Bubbles and Squeak Benedict Recipe

  • white potato
  • napa cabbage
  • onion
  • canola oil
  • butter
  • lemon juice
  • water
  • egg yolk
  • butter
  • egg
  • bacon
  • bubble
  • hollandaise sauce
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • salt
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Homemade Eggs Benedict

  • lemon juice
  • hollandaise sauce
  • butter
  • mustard
  • egg yolk
  • english muffin
  • egg
  • canadian bacon
  • salt
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Quesadillas Benedict

  • salsa
  • lime juice
  • hot sauce
  • mayonnaise
  • egg
  • butter
  • cheddar cheese
  • corn tortilla
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • green onion
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Eggs Benedict Casserole

  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • danish creamery butter
  • heavy cream
  • onion powder
  • canadian bacon
  • paprika
  • milk
  • chive
  • egg yolk
  • english muffin
  • egg
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Gluten Free Eggs Benedict

  • lemon juice
  • butter
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • white vinegar
  • egg yolk
  • gluten english muffin
  • egg
  • canadian bacon
  • chive
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Eggs Benedict

  • butter
  • vinegar
  • lemon juice
  • butter
  • heavy cream
  • cayenne pepper
  • english muffin
  • egg yolk
  • egg
  • canadian bacon
  • italian parsley
  • paprika
  • salt
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Eggs Benedict

  • canadian bacon
  • hollandaise sauce
  • poached egg
  • herbs chive
  • butter
  • english muffin
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Perfect Eggs Benedict

  • butter
  • lemon juice
  • white vinegar
  • dijon mustard
  • english muffin
  • egg yolk
  • egg
  • canadian bacon
  • parsley
  • salt
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Chorizo Benedict with Pork Green Chili

  • oil
  • salt
  • white vinegar
  • tomato
  • jalapeño
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • pork shoulder butt
  • chicken stock
  • pork green chili
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • chicken stock
  • beer
  • orange juice
  • pineapple juice
  • cage egg
  • chorizo sausage patty
  • worcestershire sauce
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • green chile
  • english muffin
  • salt
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Easy Eggs Benedict

  • arugula
  • black pepper
  • cooking spray
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • egg
  • canadian bacon
  • cayenne pepper
  • white vinegar
  • butter
  • egg yolk
  • english muffin
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BLT Eggs Benedict with Roasted Potato Hash

  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • iceberg lettuce
  • bay leaf
  • fingerling potato
  • clarified butter
  • shallot
  • chive
  • bacon
  • white vinegar
  • red pepper flake
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic
  • plum tomato
  • egg yolk
  • egg
  • pullman bread
  • thyme
  • black peppercorn
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Reuben Benedict

  • parsley
  • sauerkraut
  • white vinegar
  • sweet relish
  • sugar
  • butter
  • worcestershire sauce
  • corned beef
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • lemon juice
  • ketchup
  • onion
  • egg yolk
  • egg
  • rye bread
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Eggs Benedict

  • batch blender hollandaise sauce
  • english muffin
  • poached egg
  • canadian bacon
  • chive
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Cajun Benedict

  • salt
  • andouille sausage link
  • loaf french bread
  • all purpose flour
  • canola oil
  • chicken thigh
  • pork boudin sausage
  • gumbo filé
  • cayenne pepper
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • celery
  • hot sauce
  • worcestershire sauce
  • chicken stock
  • butter
  • garlic
  • poached egg
  • american cheese
  • green onion
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Classic Eggs Benedict

  • tabasco
  • paprika
  • lemon juice
  • vegetable oil
  • white vinegar
  • salt
  • egg yolk
  • english muffin
  • butter
  • egg
  • canadian bacon
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Eggs Benedict

  • salt
  • salt
  • butter
  • white vinegar
  • english muffin
  • lemon juice
  • butter
  • egg yolk
  • egg
  • canadian bacon

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
butter
egg
egg yolk
english muffin
lemon juice
canadian bacon
chive
cayenne pepper
white vinegar
black pepper
dijon mustard
paprika
hollandaise sauce
onion
poached egg
heavy cream
water
bacon
olive oil
green onion
garlic
vinegar
milk
avocado
ham
tomato
hot sauce
chicken stock
worcestershire sauce
onion powder
cream
mustard
smoked salmon
canola oil
basil
lemon
jalapeño
cilantro
pepper
lime juice
parsley
bell pepper
all purpose flour
hot paprika
dill
monterey jack cheese
mustard powder
white pepper
mato
king salmon portion
bagel
chili powder
white potato
napa cabbage
bubble
crab
blender hollandaise
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almond
coconut
sourdough bread
mozzarella cheese
lemon zest juice
apple cider vinegar
honey
asparagus
lime
mango
pineapple
greek yogurt
strawberry
chorizo
cumin
rhubarb
cotija cheese
whole wheat bagel
salsa
mayonnaise
cheddar cheese
corn tortilla
beef tenderloin steak
cabernet sauvignon
ruby port
garlic powder
danish creamery butter
gluten english muffin
bread
italian parsley
white truffle infused butter
truffle infused egg
herbs chive
cheese
oil
pork shoulder butt
pork green chili
beer
orange juice
pineapple juice
cage egg
chorizo sausage patty
green chile
arugula
cooking spray
iceberg lettuce
bay leaf
fingerling potato
clarified butter
shallot
red pepper flake
parmesan cheese
plum tomato
pullman bread
thyme
black peppercorn
sauerkraut
sweet relish
sugar
corned beef
ketchup
rye bread
batch blender hollandaise sauce
andouille sausage link
loaf french bread
chicken thigh
pork boudin sausage
gumbo filé
celery
american cheese
tabasco
vegetable oil

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • white vinegar

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • english muffin
  • canadian bacon
  • butter

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 38%
  • egg 34%

Common Ingredients

  • english muffin 29%
  • butter 27%
  • egg yolk 27%
  • lemon juice 21%

Usual Ingredients

  • canadian bacon 18%
  • chive 16%
  • 13%

Rarey Ingredients

  • cayenne pepper 11%
  • hollandaise sauce 11%
  • white vinegar 9%