Boxing Day Eggs Benedict
The best way to start Boxing Day morning, making good use of any leftover turkey. This festive eggs Benedict is easier than you think and is sure to impress your staying guests!
Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 10 mins
Serves 2 people
Ingredients
- FOR THE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
- 120g salted butter
- 2 large FREE egg yolks
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice
- FOR THE MUFFINS
- 1 tbsp salted butter
- 100g sprouts, finely shredded
- 5g rosemary or thyme, finely chopped
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper
- 4 streaky bacon rashers
- 100g cooked turkey, sliced
- 4 large FREE eggs
- 2 English muffins, lightly toasted
- YOU WILL NEED
- Small heavy-bottomed saucepan
Method
- Place the butter, egg yolks and vinegar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over a low heat. Allow the butter to melt, stirring regularly.
- Once the butter has melted and the ingredients have incorporated, turn the heat up to medium-low and continue to stir for 5 - 6 minutes until the sauce has nicely thickened. Remove from the heat whilst you prepare the other ingredients.
- Melt the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat and add the shredded sprouts along with the herbs. Allow the sprouts to gently fry for 4 - 5 minutes until they start to soften but are still vibrant green and have a little bite. Season with a little salt if desired.
- Cook the bacon according to packet instructions and warm the turkey if desired. Bring a pan of water to a light simmer and add a splash of vinegar. Using a balloon whisk, create a whirlpool in the water and carefully crack the eggs into the center - ideally do it in two batches.
- Turn down the heat and allow the eggs to gently poach for 3 - 4 minutes until the whites have set but the yolk is still runny. Using a slotted spoon and some kitchen roll, remove from the pan and allow to drain off any excess water. Repeat with the last 2 eggs.
- When ready to serve, place the toasted muffins on the plates. Top with a little sprout mixture before topping with the turkey and bacon. Add a poached egg to each muffin half before generously spooning over the hollandaise sauce and finish with a crack of black pepper.