Name: BLT Eggs Benedict
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise -; 2 tbsp. maple syrup -; 2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar -; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper -; 2 large egg yolks -; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice -; 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted -; 1 tsp. chili powder -; 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika -; Kosher salt -; 4 large eggs -; 2 English muffins, split and toasted -; Softened unsalted butter, for muffins -; 2 small handfuls of arugula -; 1 medium heirloom or beefsteak tomato, sliced -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - BLT Eggs Benedict

1. 4 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise -

2. 2 tbsp. maple syrup -

3. 2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar -

4. 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper -

5. 2 large egg yolks -

6. 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice -

7. 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted -

8. 1 tsp. chili powder -

9. 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika -

10. Kosher salt -

11. 4 large eggs -

12. 2 English muffins, split and toasted -

13. Softened unsalted butter, for muffins -

14. 2 small handfuls of arugula -

15. 1 medium heirloom or beefsteak tomato, sliced -

16. Kosher salt -

17. Freshly ground black pepper -

How to cook deliciously - BLT Eggs Benedict

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and arrange bacon in an even layer. In a small bowl, whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper. Brush syrup mixture over bacon.

2. Stage

Bake until bacon is golden and edges are crispy, 28 to 32 minutes. Bacon will continue to crisp as it cools.

3. Stage

Bring a medium saucepan filled about halfway with water to a simmer. In a large heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks and lemon juice. Place bowl over pot of simmering water, ensuring bottom of bowl isn’t touching water.

4. Stage

While whisking, slowly pour in butter. Continue to whisk until butter is incorporated and mixture is smooth and creamy and the texture of a loose mayonnaise, 1 to 2 minutes.

5. Stage

Remove bowl from heat and whisk in chili powder and paprika; season with salt. If mixture thickens too much, add 1 teaspoon hot water at a time to loosen.

6. Stage

Bring a large pot of water to a simmer over medium heat. Crack 1 egg into a small ramekin and gently drop into simmering water. Quickly repeat with remaining eggs and simmer 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to a paper towel-lined plate.

7. Stage

Spread cut sides of English muffins with butter and top with arugula. Top with a tomato slice; season with salt and black pepper. Top with 2 pieces reserved bacon and 1 poached egg. Spoon hollandaise sauce over.