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Cross-era - American brunch chefs and hospitality establishments.
Eggs Benedict is a classic American brunch dish featuring English muffins topped with Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and rich hollandaise sauce. Though its origins are debated, it has become an iconic part of the American breakfast table.
Difficulty
Hard
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
10 minutes
Total time
30 minutes
Servings
2
Region
New York and the Mid-Atlantic
Era introduced
Cross-era
Introduced by
American brunch chefs and hospitality establishments.
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Eggs Benedict entered American brunch culture in the late 19th or early 20th century with disputed origin stories ranging from New York City restaurants to private tables. The dish combines poached eggs and Canadian bacon on toasted English muffins, topped with velvety hollandaise sauce. Its richness and presentation have made it a brunch staple symbolizing indulgence and the American approach to breakfast refinement.
Recipe adapted from varied American brunch traditions; hollandaise is temperature sensitive.
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