Eggs Benedict with Turkey Bacon

Our favorite Eggs Benedict recipe uses turkey bacon for smoky flavor and a crispy, memorable bite. Homemade Hollandaise Sauce ties it all together.

When our friends at Godshall's sent us some of their famous turkey bacon to try, we were beyond excited. We immediately fell in love with the crispy texture and authentic wood-smoked flavor. We knew that making a special Eggs Benedict dish using this bacon would be a perfect combination. This dish is easy to make, but full of flavor, and it makes an excellent main dish for breakfast or a special brunch.

Ingredients:

• EGGS: 2 eggs + 3 EGG YOLKS
• Godshall's Original Turkey Bacon: 3 slices
• TOASTED ENGLISH MUFFIN, split
• MELTED BUTTER: ½ cup
• LEMON JUICE: fresh squeezed from 1 lemon
• PAPRIKA: 1 teaspoon
• SALT: 1 teaspoon
• CAYENNE PEPPER: a pinch

How to make Eggs Benedict:

1. Cook turkey bacon according to package directions. Set aside.
2. Heat a small sauce pan with about 3 inches of water, along with a pinch of salt.
3. Bring water to an almost boil and add a tablespoon of white vinegar.
4. To poach eggs: crack 2 eggs into a separate bowl and then give the water a stir while slowly dropping eggs directly into water, one at a time. 
5. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 4-5 minutes (until white of egg has tightened up).
6. Prepare muffins by toasting and topping with bacon slices cut in half.
7. Remove the poached eggs from the sauce pan using a slotted spoon. Place on top of bacon and top with 2 tablespoons of Hollandaise sauce on each egg.
8. Garnish with paprika and serve hot.

How to make Hollandaise Sauce (Eggs Benedict Sauce):

1. In a medium bowl, whisk 4 egg yolks and lemon juice until thickened and doubled in size.
2. Place over pan of simmering water, being careful so the bowl does not touch the water.
3. While whisking rapidly, slowly drizzle in butter and continue whisking until all butter has been added.
4. Remove from heat, add cayenne pepper and set aside.

Why this recipe works:

Godshall's Original Turkey Bacon adds crispy, wood-smoked texture and flavor to traditional Eggs Benedict. Unlike Canadian Bacon, this delicious turkey bacon is made with high quality cuts of meat raised with no added hormones and no MSG. It crisps up beautifully and tastes great. Did we mention it's low in fat.... and only 50 calories per serving?

Eggs Benedict Variations:

Crab Cake Benedict: put a seafood twist on this brunch favorite by using lump crabmeat & cayenne pepper. Add two strips of turkey bacon for an extra hit of flavor!

Italian Style Eggs Benedict: Prosciutto, red pepper, and fresh pesto make this Eggs Benny dish a flavorful favorite.

This post is sponsored by our friends at Godshall's. All opinions are our own.

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