Brunch O’Clock: 18 Boss Eggs Benedict Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between classic and Florentine eggs Benedict? ›

Eggs Florentine swaps the Canadian bacon for cooked spinach, creating a vibrant and nutritious variation. The spinach is typically sautéed with garlic and spices, then nestled between a toasted English muffin and a poached egg, and topped with hollandaise sauce.

The Difference Between Benedict, Florentine and Royale.

Eggs Benedict is with ham or pancetta. Eggs Florentine is with sauteed spinach. Eggs royale is with smoked salmon. All three breakfasts are created the same, starting with a toasted English muffin, poached eggs and topped with hollandaise sauce.

eggs Benedict, a brunch staple consisting of poached eggs and Canadian bacon or sliced ham on an English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce (a rich and creamy concoction made with egg yolks, butter, lemon juice or vinegar, and various seasonings).

Yes, it always should include some kind of ham / pork product! Eggs Royale is with smoked salmon instead of ham and Eggs Florentine is with spinach instead of ham/smoked salmon.

The eggs should cook for 3-4 minutes so the egg white is fully cooked but the yolk remains runny. Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the water and serve immediately. Bon appetit!

Eggs royale is similar to Eggs Benedict or florentine but uses smoked salmon instead of ham or spinach. Using cold butter rather than warm, melted butter means the sauce takes a few extra minutes to come together, but there's far less risk of it splitting – worth the time we think.

Over Hard: Over hard eggs are the same as over easy except that their middle is solid. If you dislike the runny texture of egg yolk, this is a perfect option.

So, what is the dish? Traditionally the dish is a toasted English Breakfast Muffin topped with Smoked Salmon, a soft poached free-range Egg, and some indulgent Hollandaise sauce. A real festive breakfast treat.

Eggs Zenedict – adds toasted scone and peameal bacon smothered in sundried tomato Hollandaise. A specialty of restaurants in the defunct Canadian retail chain Zellers. Huevos Benedictos – adds sliced avocado or Mexican chorizo, topped with salsa (such as salsa roja or salsa brava) and Hollandaise sauce.

How do you put together a brunch menu? ›

Create Your Brunch Menu. Brunch combines the absolute best flavors of breakfast and lunch. We recommend choosing an egg dish, something hearty or savory, something sweet, something fresh, and something for dessert. Coffee, tea, and a signature co*cktail or mocktail complete the brunch spread.