Is Eggs Benedict with ham or bacon?

Eggs Benedict is a traditional American breakfast and brunch recipe that originated in New York City. It consists of an English muffin, cut in half, toasted, and topped with Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and classic French Hollandaise sauce.

What ham goes on Eggs Benedict?

For the Benedict and assembly: 8 slices Canadian bacon or thick-cut ham (or 8 slices regular, thick-cut bacon) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. ¼ cup chopped chives. 2 tablespoons chopped dill, tarragon or parsley.

What is the difference between Eggs Benedict and Royale?

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.

What are the different types of Eggs Benedict?

Eggs benedict: six versions of a New York classic

  • Eggs benedict. Two iconic New York establishments lay claim to the original eggs benedict.
  • Eggs florentine.
  • Eggs royale.
  • Eggs sardou.
  • Eggs neptune.
  • Eggs cochon.

Why are they called Eggs Benedict?

Legend has it that a hungover Wall Street broker brought Eggs Benedict into the world. In 1894, in the Waldorf Hotel in New York, Lemuel Benedict ordered two poached eggs on top of buttered toast, crispy bacon and two poached eggs… plus the hollandaise sauce, of course. Oscar Tschirky, Head Chef at the time loved it!

What’s the difference between hollandaise and bearnaise?

Hollandaise is an egg yolk mixture emulsified with unsalted butter and acid. Hollandaise is what is known as a French mother sauce, meaning it can be used to make a range of other sauces, including béarnaise. Béarnaise sauce builds on hollandaise with egg yolks, butter, white wine vinegar, shallots, and tarragon.

What are Eggs Benedict without bacon?

Eggs royale A lighter option than a classic benedict, it’s popular in city brunch spots across the world, particularly in the UK, Canada and New Zealand.