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    Turkey Bacon Eggs Benedict

    Published: Mar 3, 2021 by Michelle Β· 34 Comments

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    Turkey Bacon Eggs Benedict is a delicious brunch dish consisting of toasted English muffins, turkey bacon, and a poached egg topped with homemade hollandaise sauce. Skip the cafΓ© and make it at home.  

    Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the Turkey Farmers of Canada. All images and opinions expressed are solely my own.

    Turkey Bacon Eggs Benedict on a white plate with salad and fork on side.

    Is there a particular dish that you gravitate towards when dining out?

    For me, Eggs Benedict is one of those breakfast dishes I tend to order when I'm at the restaurant. To me, it's fancy.

    However, it's actually very straightforward to make at home.

    It does take some time and preparation, but you'll be rewarded with a delicious restaurant-worthy dish.

    What is eggs benedict?

    Eggs benedict is a breakfast/brunch dish that originated in New York City.

    Traditionally, it consists of a toasted English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached egg, topped with a hollandaise sauce.

    I'm changing things up by making a Turkey Bacon Eggs Benedict.

    Eggs Benedict on a white plate with salad and fork on side.

    Ingredients in Turkey Bacon Eggs Benedict

    You'll need the following 4 ingredients:

    • turkey bacon
    • English muffins
    • hollandaise sauce
    • poached eggs

    What is turkey bacon?

    Turkey bacon is a meat product made with chopped, smoked, and cured turkey.

    It is very lean and is cooked in the same manner as regular bacon.

    What does turkey bacon taste like?

    It is salty and has a smoky, meaty taste.

    How to cook turkey bacon

    The easiest way to cook turkey bacon is to place it onto a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

    Bake at 400F for 25-30 minutes, flipping once half way, until crispy.

    What are English muffins?

    Originating from Great Britain, English muffins are a round, yeasted bread that are often toasted, and sliced in half.

    The hallmark of English muffins is the nooks and crannies that make it great with toppings.

    English muffins are usually enjoyed for breakfast and can be eaten with sweet condiments (such as jam) or savoury toppings (eg. eggs, bacon).

    English muffins are an essential ingredient in Eggs Benedict.

    Where can I find English muffins?

    You can find English muffins in the bakery/bread section of grocery stores.

    They're usually prepackaged in bags of 5 or 6 rounds.

    How to prepare the English muffins

    English muffins tend to be hard and dense when cold.

    To warm up the English muffins, place them on a plate and microwave for 20-30 seconds, until just warm.

    Use a fork to gently prod the English muffin in half.

    Place the English muffin halves into a toaster to toast until light and crisp.

    English muffin with bacon and egg on top.

    What is Hollandise sauce?

    Hollandaise sauce is a key ingredient in Eggs Benedict.

    Hollandaise is a sauce made from an emulsion of egg yolks, lemon juice and melted butter.

    It is one of the 5 main sauces used in French cuisine.

    Ingredients in Hollandaise sauce

    • egg yolks
    • lemon juice
    • mustard
    • melted butter
    • salt

    How to make Hollandaise sauce

    Whisk 2 egg yolks in a heat-safe glass bowl with lemon juice and mustard until pale in colour and increased a little in volume.

    Place the bowl over a pot of barely simmering water (make sure the bowl isn't touching the water).

    Continue to whisk until the egg yolks double in volume.

    Drizzle in a little melted butter at a time, while whisking the egg yolks.

    Wait until the egg yolks have absorbed the butter before adding more butter. [You may not need the entire amount of butter].

    Once the sauce is thick, pale, and glossy, remove the bowl from heat. Season with salt.

    Keep the hollandaise sauce covered and in a warm location until ready to use.

    Tips on making Hollandaise sauce

    Tip 1: Keep the ingredients at room temperature. As hollandaise is an emulsion, any distinct change in temperature can affect the sauce.

    Tip 2: Heat the egg yolks gently over a double-boiler with barely simmering water over low heat.

    Tip 3: Pour in the melted butter slowly. Give the egg yolks a chance to absorb the butter before adding more. If the butter is added too quickly, the egg yolks will curdle.

    How to fix split Hollandaise sauce

    What is a split sauce?

    Split/broken/curdled all mean the same thing.

    A split sauce means that the fat/oil and egg have separated.

    To fix a split hollandaise sauce, add a little hot water and whisk it into the egg mixture.

    English muffin with turkey bacon, eggs and hollandaise on white plate.

    What are poached eggs?

    Poached eggs are another hallmark of Eggs Benedict.

    Poached eggs are a delicate way of preparing eggs, whereby the egg white is fully set and the egg yolk remains runny.

    The "perfect" poached egg will have a set egg white and runny egg yolk.

    How to make poached eggs

    Crack a whole egg into a small bowl.

    Bring water in a pot to a simmer and add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to the water.

    With a spoon, stir the water in a circle to create a vortex.

    Gently pour in the egg and gently stir so the egg doesn't sink. Lower the heat to barely simmering and leave it to poach for 3 Β½ minutes until the egg white has set.

    Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs, and place onto a paper towel to drain.

    Why add vinegar to the poaching liquid?

    The vinegar helps to coagulate the protein in the egg whites, which helps to set them.

    Why do you swirl the water?

    Stirring the water creates a vortex, which helps the egg whites keep their shape.

    How to make Turkey Bacon Eggs Benedict

    Now that we've got all the elements of the Eggs Benedict ready, it's a matter of assembling.

    Place 2 halves of an English muffin on a plate.

    Add a slice of turkey bacon (cut in half) onto each muffin round.

    Gently place a poached egg on each half.

    Dollop a spoonful of hollandaise sauce.

    Garnish with black pepper and parsley.

    Serve immediately.

    Other recipes you may enjoy

    Be sure to check out my other turkey recipes:

    Turkey Pepperoni Cheese-Stuffed Breadsticks

    Breakfast Turkey & Egg Croissants

    Turkey & Cheese Puff Pastry Roll Ups

    Let me know if you try out this delicious recipe for Turkey Bacon Eggs Benedict -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below! Have you tried turkey bacon in an Eggs Benedict before?

    Close up of turkey bacon eggs benedict on white plate.

    Print Recipe
    5 from 14 votes

    Turkey Bacon Eggs Benedict

    A spin on regular Eggs Benedict, with turkey bacon instead of Canadian ham, topped with a gently poached egg and homemade hollandaise sauce. Perfect for brunch or breakfast.
    Prep Time1 hr
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time1 hr 45 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 403kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    Each serving will include:

    • 1 English muffin split in half
    • 1 slice cooked turkey bacon recipe below
    • 1 poached egg recipe below
    • 1 tablespoon hollandaise sauce recipe below

    For the turkey bacon:

    • 8 slices turkey bacon

    For the poached eggs:

    • 4 cold eggs
    • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

    Hollandaise sauce:

    • 2 egg yolks room temperature
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • 3 tablespoon salted butter melted

    Garnish:

    • β…› teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
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    Instructions

    Cook the turkey bacon:

    • Preheat the oven to 400Β°F.
    • Place turkey bacon on to a baking tray lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping once halfway, until crispy.
    • Note: you'll have more turkey bacon than needed for this recipe.

    Prepare the English muffin:

    • To warm up the English muffin, place it onto a plate and microwave for 20-30 seconds, until just warm.
    • Use a fork to gently prod the English muffin in half.
    • Place the English muffin halves into a toaster to toast until light and crisp.

    Make the hollandaise sauce:

    • Whisk 2 egg yolks in a heat-safe glass bowl with lemon juice and mustard until pale in colour and increased a little in volume.
    • Place the bowl over a pot of barely simmering water (make sure the bowl isn't touching the water).
    • Continue to whisk until the egg yolks double in volume.
    • Drizzle in a little melted butter at a time, while whisking the egg yolks.
    • Wait until the egg yolks have absorbed the butter before adding more butter. [You may not need the entire amount of butter].
    • Once the sauce is thick, pale, and glossy, remove the bowl from heat. Season with salt.
    • Keep the hollandaise sauce covered and in a warm location until ready to use.

    Make the poached eggs:

    • Crack a whole egg into a small bowl.
    • Bring water in a pot to a simmer and add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to the water.
    • With a spoon, stir the water in a circle to create a vortex.
    • Gently pour in the egg and gently stir so the egg doesn't sink. Lower the heat to barely simmering and leave it to poach for 3 Β½ minutes until the egg white has set.
    • Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs, and place onto a paper towel to drain.
    • Repeat with the remaining eggs.

    Assemble:

    • Place 2 halves of an English muffin on a plate.
    • Add a slice of turkey bacon (cut in half) onto each muffin round.
    • Gently place a poached egg on each half.
    • Dollop a spoonful of hollandaise sauce.
    • Garnish with black pepper and parsley.
    • Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 407mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1029IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. David @ Spiced

      March 03, 2021 at 4:37 am

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely amazing, Michelle! We do really enjoy turkey bacon here, and using that turkey bacon as part of eggs benedict is such a great idea! You're right about hollandaise, too. It sounds fancy and difficult, but it really isn't that hard to make at home. Thanks for sharing this fun idea!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 03, 2021 at 9:17 am

        Thanks so much David! πŸ™‚

      • Ben | Havocinthekitchen

        March 03, 2021 at 5:17 pm

        5 stars
        Few years back, there was a period of time when I ate a lot of English muffins with caramelized in maple syrup turkey/chicken bacon. It was so delicious! Of course those meals were nothing compared to this breakfast. Classic flavours, perfectly cooked eggs, and excellent (restaurant-style) presentation. Wonderful job!

      • Michelle

        March 03, 2021 at 7:04 pm

        Thanks so much Ben! πŸ™‚

    2. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

      March 03, 2021 at 7:05 am

      5 stars
      Eggs benedict is my go-to when we go out for breakfast -- but since the pandemic, THAT hasn't happened. Time to treat myself at home. Thanks for this recipe. Will make this weekend!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 03, 2021 at 9:18 am

        You're welcome, Lisa! Hope you enjoy πŸ™‚

    3. Angela

      March 03, 2021 at 7:06 am

      5 stars
      Great information here. I have had hollandaise split before but wasn't sure what to do about it. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 03, 2021 at 9:19 am

        Glad to hear it, Angela! πŸ™‚

    4. Carrie Robinson

      March 03, 2021 at 7:07 am

      5 stars
      Now this is my kind of breakfast! And I love that used turkey bacon on this. πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 03, 2021 at 9:19 am

        Awesome, thanks Carrie πŸ™‚ Turkey bacon is so yummy!

    5. Natalie

      March 03, 2021 at 7:54 am

      5 stars
      Egg benedict is breakfast I prepare often for weekends for my family. I will have to give your recipe a try. Love the added turkey bacon.

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 03, 2021 at 9:19 am

        Thank you Natalie! Turkey bacon is a great way to change things up πŸ˜‰

    6. Kim | Give it Some Thyme

      March 03, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Oh this is a recipe I'll love for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Such a fan of poached eggs and that hollandaise sauce is amazing. Would definitely need some extra turkey bacon to nimble on while making it! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 03, 2021 at 7:03 pm

        Thanks so much, Kim! Yes, I was guilty of nibbling on the turkey bacon! πŸ˜‰

    7. Holly

      March 05, 2021 at 1:42 pm

      5 stars
      I often dream of someone serves me this kind of breakfast on my bed every now and then. My kids do, once a year on mother's day, but not as fancy as this. Your egg Benedict looks scrumptious with turkey bacon. This makes me hungry for a good breakfast.

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 07, 2021 at 9:41 pm

        Thanks Holly!!

    8. Laura

      March 07, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      Oooh, I love eggs benedict! And I need all the parts - it's got to have a brilliant hollandaise and real english muffin and wonderfully poached eggs. they only place I can compromise is the meat part, so I love that you use turkey bacon! A total keeper of. a recipe - Thanks!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 07, 2021 at 9:40 pm

        Ahh yay, thanks Laura! πŸ™‚

    9. Katerina | Once a Foodie

      March 07, 2021 at 9:53 pm

      5 stars
      My husband is exactly the same - he always orders eggs benedict if we're eating breakfast or brunch out - sometimes he even orders them for lunch! Haha.. I love the addition of turkey - turkey mince is so versatile! And your homemade version looks absolutely delicious, Michelle!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 08, 2021 at 7:38 am

        Thanks so much Katerina! πŸ™‚

    10. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      March 08, 2021 at 6:29 am

      5 stars
      This has weekend brunch written all over it (though, I'd totally devour this for supper tonight). Looks so comforting and delicious, Michelle!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 08, 2021 at 7:38 am

        Thanks Dawn, indeed you could eat this for supper or any time! πŸ˜€

    11. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      March 08, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      I loved your idea to add in a little mustard to your homemade hollandaise sauce.
      That extra pop of flavor really compliments the turkey bacon so perfectly!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 08, 2021 at 4:31 pm

        Thanks Heidi! Yes, the mustard definitely helps cut that hollandaise! πŸ™‚

    12. Caleb - Never Ending Journeys

      March 08, 2021 at 5:52 pm

      I love eggs benedict, but have never tried it with turkey or bacon before! That would make it such a nice weekend breakfast!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 08, 2021 at 6:31 pm

        Thanks Caleb! πŸ™‚

    13. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      March 08, 2021 at 7:58 pm

      5 stars
      Turkey bacon used to be a go-to protein for me back in the day. I don't know why I stopped eating it! I need to break it out again and whip up some of these delicious looking eggs benedict!!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 08, 2021 at 8:54 pm

        Thanks so much Katherine! πŸ™‚

    14. Raymund

      March 09, 2021 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect breakfast, I havent tried turkey bacon yet so I will better start searching for it

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 09, 2021 at 5:08 pm

        Thanks so much Raymund! You've definitely got to try turkey bacon πŸ™‚

    15. Josiah - DIY Thrill

      March 10, 2021 at 2:29 pm

      This eggs Benedict with turkey is such a fun breakfast idea!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 10, 2021 at 2:55 pm

        Thanks Josiah! πŸ™‚ It's so delicious!

    16. Healthy World Cuisine

      March 10, 2021 at 8:09 pm

      5 stars
      Super delicious! Going to print this one out and just casually leave it on the boys desk and maybe by Mother's Day, we might get breakfast in bed. LOL

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 11, 2021 at 6:51 am

        What a great idea! πŸ˜‰ Thanks Bobbi!

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