Delicious Irish Eggs Benedict Recipe

This Irish Eggs Benedict recipe puts a delightful twist on the classic breakfast dish. Instead of using the traditional English muffins, we use delicious Irish soda bread as the base. The creamy hollandaise sauce is still present, but we add a hint of Irish whiskey for an extra kick. Topped with perfectly poached eggs and crispy bacon, this dish is sure to become a new favorite for your breakfast or brunch gatherings.

Ingredients

• 4 slices of Irish soda bread
• 8 slices of bacon
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons of white vinegar
• Fresh chives, for garnish
• For the hollandaise sauce:
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon of Irish whiskey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the bacon slices on a baking tray and cook in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until crispy.
3. In the meantime, prepare the hollandaise sauce. Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring it to a gentle simmer.
4. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until well combined.
5. Place the bowl over the simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water.
6. Continue whisking the egg yolk mixture while slowly pouring in the melted butter. Whisk until the sauce thickens.
7. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the Irish whiskey. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
8. Fill a large saucepan with water and add the white vinegar. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
9. Carefully crack the eggs into small bowls or ramekins.
10. Create a gentle whirlpool in the simmering water using a spoon, and carefully slide the eggs, one at a time, into the center of the whirlpool.
11. Poach the eggs for about 3-4 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
12. Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the poached eggs from the water and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess water.
13. Toast the Irish soda bread slices until golden brown.
14. To assemble, place a toasted soda bread slice on a plate. Top it with 2 crispy bacon slices and a poached egg.
15. Drizzle the hollandaise sauce generously over the eggs.
16. Garnish with fresh chives and serve immediately.
17. Enjoy your delicious Irish Eggs Benedict!

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