Eggs Benedict with Easy Orange Hollandaise Recipe

Eggs Benedict with Easy Orange Hollandaise Recipe

  • 2 English muffins, split
  • 8 slices Canadian-style bacon
  • cooking oil or shortening (optional)
  • water
  • 2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules (optional)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup dairy sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
  • orange wedges (optional)
  1. Place muffins and bacon in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven 10 to 15 minutes or until muffins are toasted and bacon is hot. Keep warm.
  2. If desired, lightly grease a 2-quart saucepan. Add water to half-fill pan; if desired, stir in bouillon granules. Bring water to boiling. Reduce heat to simmering. Break one egg into a measuring cup. Carefully slide egg into simmering water. Repeat with remaining eggs. Simmer, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes or to desired doneness. (Or, use an egg poaching pan.)
  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine dairy sour cream, mayonnaise or salad dressing, finely shredded orange peel, orange juice, and Dijon-style mustard. Cook and stir over low heat just until warm; do not boil.4. To serve, top each muffin half with 2 slices of bacon and an egg. Spoon sauce over eggs. If desired, serve with orange wedges.