I've always loved poached eggs. On those nights when we did't have a sit-down family dinner, and mom wanted comfort food, this was what we ate. This is what I eat. We have a little electric poacher that my mom got at a garage sale 30 years ago, that works like a charm. I love that little poacher. It does exactly what its supposed to do, and nothing more.
This past year, my dad bought my mom a pan poacher. Its all fancy and wonderful, and although I have a soft spot for the old one, this can do more eggs at once. 6 vs. 4. Not that much of a difference, but the pan is also fantastic. I really like that pan.
Anyways, back to the eggs. There are a few ways I love my eggs - poached, omelette, and quiche. I used to like them Sunny Side Up, and scrambled is fun, but those 3 ways epitomize comfort. They just feel good. Tasty, filling and warm. Perfect.
And, when it comes to poached eggs, using a machine is the way to go. Sure, you can do it in the water, but the ease of a poacher or a poaching pan makes it an everyday meal.
To make it extraordinary, there is only one route. Yes. You know where I'm going. I'm talking about Eggs Benedict. Mmm. The warm hollandaise sauce, dripping over the perfectly poached egg. Silently seeping into the toasted English muffin, carefully encompassing the Canadian back bacon. Then, your knife slips through all the layers, and the dish climbs on your fork and into your mouth.
That is good Eggs Benedict. This is good Eggs Benedict.
Simple steps too.
1. Toast your English Muffin. I love the Kinnikinnick ones, but go ahead and use any other ones.
2. Start your Hollandaise sauce. We used this sauce mix, but one from scratch would be dreamy.
3. Fry your bacon.
4. Poach your eggs, using your desired method.
5. Place bacon on English muffin. Place egg on top of bacon. Pour Hollandaise sauce on top.
6. Savour every bite.
Pop 'em in the pan, and watch!
Cook! Cook! Cook!
Oh - hello there bacon =D.
All done!
Yum.
There you go! Personally, I love poached eggs for dinner, but they are an every meal meal. No matter what the time, they fit in flawlessly. This post is linked to Slightly Indulgent Mondays, where you can win a subscription in the giveaway this week! [update: Its also linked to What Can I Eat Thats Gluten Free?]
Enjoy your eggs,
xoxo
Lauren
PS - My little brother made the Eggs Benedict above - He's becoming quite the little cook if I do say so myself.
24 comments:
Yum I love poached eggs! That hollandaise looks so scrumptious like that....
Gorgeous presentation!
I always love the step by step pictures!
One of my favourites, too!
I've never had a poached egg. I'm kind of scared of them!
My husband loves Eggs Benedict, but I've never made it at home. Yours looks amazing!
I love poached eggs too and for dinner mostly! These look great and I guess making 6 means that there's room for more! :)
Poached eggs are so good. Your brothers presentation skills are great.
I love poached eggs for brunch, with smoked salmon and cream cheese... Yum! But yes, when decadence is in the air, Eggs Benedict are the way to go! That's such a cute little machine! I poach my eggs directly in the water, which means they don't come out as perfect as yours, but it's still pretty easy once you get the hang of it. :-)
oh boy i love my eggs!! i used to only eat them scrambled, silly girl :) i've tried it in water, but i need to keep at it so I get better. That final dish looks amazing!
I love poached eggs, and your eggs Benedict has me drooling.
You know, I don't think I've ever actually had poached eggs. They look really good though...and I love eggs!
Lauren, the eggs looked beautifully poached. To be honest, I prefer to use a machine than the "traditional way" of swirling the water etc. I think I would love to buy an egg poacher now!
Lauren,
Your poached eggs look beautiful- maybe I should invest in this machine of which you speak...
My son loves Eggs Benedict- yours look great so maybe I'll make his day and give these a try!
awesome! I have never had poached eggs -- bet that egg poacher would be helpful for making them :)
Nice looking poached eggs - I never made them
I love poahed eggs as well, and I didn't know that there are pans specially to make them...looks so yummie...and professionaly done :-)
Love poached eggs! YUM! Such cute little pans you have!
I love poached eggs too. I am too subborn to get an egg poacher, though, and am still on a quest to poach them without any help. It's silly, I know. Maybe someday I'll have ruined enough eggs and give in.
Thanks so much for linking to Slightly Indulgent Mondays!!
I love eggs for dinner! It's not just a breakfast food in the rest of the world. Thanks for the recipe - I miss eggs benedict.
Spectacular, Lauren! I love eggs benedict. I was served eggs benedict at a B&B this summer. The owner was gluten-free and served it with a gf English muffin, but no Hollandaise sauce as she used prepared Hollandaise sauce and it contained gluten. :-( That was just wrong ... so close, yet so far. I need to hook you two up, so she can be serving Hollandaise sauce to all!
Shirley
I think of you now when I make poached eggs! Thanks for linking up.
I love poached eggs, but rarely make them because of the hassle (now that I think about it this is crazy!) of poaching them in water. You've convinced me I need either the electric or poached egg pan. Probably the electric one.
Yummy yummy!
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