Hash Brown Eggs Benedict: Your New Favorite Brunch Delight

Hash Brown Eggs Benedict is a delicious twist on the classic brunch favorite, featuring crispy hash browns, poached eggs, savory ham, and rich hollandaise sauce.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Hash Brown Base

4 pieces Frozen Hash Brown Patties or substitute with fresh grated potatoes
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or use avocado oil

For the Eggs

4 large Large Eggs fresh eggs yield the best results
1 tablespoon White Vinegar can substitute with lemon juice

For the Savory Layer

8 ounces Deli Ham or Canadian Bacon swap for turkey ham or plant-based alternatives
to taste Kosher Salt adjust based on taste preferences
to taste Black Pepper adjust based on taste preferences
2 tablespoons Chopped Chives optional; can substitute with parsley

For the Hollandaise Sauce

3 large Egg Yolks use only fresh yolks
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed is best
to taste Kosher Salt adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard can use yellow mustard
a pinch Cayenne Pepper omit for milder flavor
1 stick Unsalted Butter melted; ghee can be used for dairy-free option

Equipment

cast-iron skillet
medium skillet
fine mesh strainer
blender

Method

Preparation

Let your large eggs and deli ham sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.
Gather all your ingredients and equipment, including a cast-iron skillet for frying and a shallow pan for poaching.

Cooking

In a medium skillet, add about 3 inches of water and a splash of white vinegar, then heat over medium-high until nearly boiling.
Carefully poach the eggs for about 3.5 minutes in the simmering water.
In a separate cast-iron skillet, heat vegetable oil to 350°F and fry hash brown patties for about 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden.
In a blender, combine fresh egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and kosher salt and blend, then slowly add melted butter.
To plate, start with a crispy hash brown patty, add a slice of ham, then a poached egg, and drizzle with hollandaise.
Finish with freshly chopped chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh eggs, control oil temperature, and strain eggs for perfect poaching.

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