Eggs Benedict

PREP TIME:  10 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES

READY IN:  20 MINUTES

Hollandaise Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

                Three egg yolks

                One tablespoon lemon juice

                1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)

                Ten tablespoons salted butter

DIRECTIONS:

1. Melt the butter slowly in a small pot. Try not to let it boil because you want the moisture in the butter to remain and not steam away.

2. Add the egg yolks, lemon juice, salt and cayenne and lightly blend for about 20 to 30 seconds or until it lightens.

Eggs Benedict 

INGREDIENTS:

                Four eggs

                Four ham slices

                Four brown burger buns, sliced in half

                Salt and pepper to taste

                Four tablespoons hollandaise sauce

Directions:

1. Arrange ham slices on one half of each burger bun.

2. Pour cold water into a medium sized pan to a depth of about 5cm/2inches and bring to a gentle simmer.

3. Crack gently two egg into the pan and let simmer for two to three minutes or until the egg white is set. 

4. Remove the eggs from the pan using a slotted spoon and place on top of the ham.

5. Spoon the hollandaise sauce over the eggs, sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.