The origins of Eggs Benedict are uncertain, but their presence on brunch menus everywhere leaves no doubt that Eggs Benny is a truly beloved dish. Our take on this classic is made with grapefruit Hollandaise, a dash of cayenne, and generous slices of peameal bacon – these will get even the sleepiest of weekend snoozers out of bed.

Ingredients

Eggs Benedict Ingredients

Florida Grapefruit segments
4 eggs
1 tbsp. vinegar
4 slices peameal bacon
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 English muffins cut in half, toasted

Hollandaise Sauce Ingredients

¼ cup Florida Grapefruit juice
1 tsp. Florida Grapefruit zest
1/2 cup butter or olive oil
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
5 egg yolks
Dash cayenne
Dash salt

Instructions

In a cast iron pan, on medium high heat, cook the Peameal bacon in the vegetable oil for 2 minutes per side. In a small pot of water add the vinegar and bring to a light simmer. Use a spoon to create a small whirlpool in the water and carefully add the egg in. Cook for 4-5 minutes and remove with a slotted spoon.
Repeat for the remaining eggs. In a medium pot, bring an inch of water to a simmer; place a metal bowl on top, ensuring that the bowl does not touch the water. Add butter to bowl and allow to melt. Remove from heat.
In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, Florida Grapefruit juice and zest, vinegar, and cayenne. Transfer the egg yolk mixture to heat over the pot of water, and whisk the mixture until thick.
Slowly drizzle the butter into the egg mixture until combined.
Top the English muffin halves with the Peameal bacon, poached egg, and drizzle with the hollandaise sauce. Serve with Florida Grapefruit segments.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size(232g)

Amount per serving

Calories570

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 50g43%

Saturated Fat 11g49%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 421mg140%

Sodium 352mg15%

Total Carbohydrate 16g5%

Dietary Fiber 1g3%

Total Sugars 2g

Protein 14g28%

Vitamin D 2mcg15%

Calcium 72mg7%

Iron 2mg10%

Potassium 192mg5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nutrition information is sourced from Spoonacular and the USDA. Values are estimates that may vary based on ingredients and preparation methods and may not reflect the most recent updates to these databases.