Eggs Benedict Breakfast Braid

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Make this delicious, guest-worthy Eggs Benedict Breakfast Braid for holiday breakfast, brunch, brinner, or anytime! It costs $5.27 to make; that’s just 88¢ per serving! 

For more breakfast recipes to feed a crowd, try these Buttermilk Sheet Pan Pancakes, Overnight French Toast Bake, or this Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole.

Eggs Benedict Breakfast Braid

This Eggs Benedict recipe is so easy to make and a fun twist on the traditional eggs Benedict. Wow, your guests and family, when you pull this out of the oven.

We love to serve it Christmas morning. But the recipe is great at any time of the year. You can make eggs Benedict for a Sunday brunch, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter, a bridal shower, or any other activity you can think of.  

There is no better way to celebrate than through delicious food, and this is the perfect recipe to celebrate with. This eggs Benedict recipe truly is the best and makes the perfect breakfast any day of the year!

What is the difference between eggs Benedict and eggs Florentine?

Eggs Benedict is an open-faced sandwich using an English muffin that is topped with egg, bacon or ham, and hollandaise sauce. While Eggs Florentine is very similar, it replaces the bacon or ham with spinach. 

Our recipe takes all the things we love about the classic recipe and puts a spin on it with the braided pastry. The first time we made Eggs Benedict Braid, our kids asked, “what is it?” However, now they request it regularly!

What does hollandaise sauce taste like?

The best way to describe hollandaise sauce is to imagine tasting a rich and creamy butter with a hint of lemon flavor. 

Are eggs Benedict healthy?

Not exactly. When you combine all of the butter and eggs in this recipe, it does not result in the healthiest meal.  

How much will this Eggs Benedict Brunch Braid Recipe cost:

RECIPE COST: $5.27

COST PER SERVING: $0.88

• 3 large egg yolks – $0.15
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice – $0.07
• 1/4 teaspoon salt – $0.01
• Dash cayenne pepper – $0.01
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter – $0.81
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter – $0.10
• 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard – $0.01
• 6 large eggs – $0.60
• 1/2 teaspoon salt – $0.01
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper – $0.02
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry – $2.44
• 6 slices Canadian bacon – $0.84
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced chives – $0.20
• 1 teaspoon water – $0

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How to Make Eggs Benedict Breakfast Braid Recipe:

STEP ONE: First, make the Hollandaise Sauce by combining the first 5 ingredients and blend on high until combined. While you are blending, slowly add in the melted butter until combined and set aside.

STEP TWO: Next, melt the butter over medium-high heat. After that, whisk together five eggs, salt, and pepper, and place it in the skillet to cook until barely set before mixing in the Hollandaise sauce. 

STEP THREE: Roll out the pastry into a 12×10-in rectangle and layer the bacon and egg mixture down the center of the rectangle. Sprinkle with chives. 

STEP FOUR: Prepare the braid by cutting 1/2 -inch wide strips on each long side. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across the filling and pinch ends to seal. Brush the egg wash over the braid.

STEPS FIVE AND SIX: Finally, bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting and enjoying!

Cook’s Tools:

• blender
• large skillet
• whisk
• rimmed baking sheet
• pairing knife
• pastry brush

The flavor and Recipe Variations:

Add in some Spinach for a little healthier version. 

How long is this good for:

Serve: As with most recipes, you shouldn’t leave this benedict breakfast out for longer than 2 hours. 

Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

Freeze: Because of the nature of Hollandaise sauce, we do not recommend freezing this recipe. 

How to get the kids involved with this recipe:

• Ages 2-3: Let them help pour in the ingredients to make the Hollandaise sauce. They can also help sprinkle the chives on top of the finished braid. 
• Ages 4-5: Have them help spread out the mixture on the pastry and fold over the pastry stips creating the braid. 
• Ages 6-8: Let them crack and mix the eggs before adding it to the rest of the ingredients. In addition, they can help mix the ingredients as well as help spread out the mixture on the pastry. 
• Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe. 
• Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe, unsupervised, while you do the happy dance in the corner!

Discover why we love getting the kids involved in the kitchen and more tips in our How to Get Kids Involved In Cooking article.

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• Chocolate Glazed Biscuit Donuts
• Easy French Toast with Blueberry Syrup
• Grab and Go Yogurt Parfait Boxes
• Green Smoothie
• Homemade Buttermilk Syrup
• Quick Monkey Bread from Scratch
• Red Velvet Buttermilk Waffles
• Simple Crock Pot Greek Yogurt
• Homemade Granola
• Watermelon Smoothie
• Mango Banana Smoothie

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Eggs Benedict Breakfast Braid

Recipe Cost 5.27

Serving Cost 0.88

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American, French

Make this delicious, guest-worthy Eggs Benedict Breakfast Braid for holiday breakfast, brunch, brinner, or anytime! It costs $5.27 to make; that’s just 88¢ per serving! 

Servings: 6 people

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Equipment

• blender
• large skillet
• whisk
• rimmed baking sheet
• pairing knife
• pastry brush

Ingredients

 

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HOLLANDAISE SAUCE:

• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Dash cayenne pepper
• ½ cup unsalted butter melted

BRAID:

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 6 large eggs divided
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
• 6 slices Canadian bacon
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced chives divided
• 1 teaspoon water

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Instructions

MAKE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE:

• In a blender, combine the first five Hollandaise sauce ingredients. Blend on high until combined. While blending, gradually add in the melted butter through the feed tube in a steady stream until combined. Set aside.

MAKE BRAID:

• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Whisk five eggs, salt, and pepper; add to skillet. Cook and stir until barely set; stir in Hollandaise sauce.
  
• On a lightly greased baking sheet, roll out the pastry into a 12×10-in. rectangle.
  
• Layer the Canadian bacon and egg mixture down the center of the rectangle; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chives.
  
• On each long side, cut 1/2-in.-wide strips. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling; pinch ends to seal.
  
• Whisk remaining egg and water; brush over braid.
  
• Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and eggs are completely set. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
  
• Sprinkle with remaining chives. Serve.
  

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Notes

Instead of Canadian bacon, you can use leftover ham, deli ham, or even cooked bacon. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 363mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1017IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg

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Make this delicious, guest-worthy Eggs Benedict Breakfast Braid for holiday breakfast, brunch, brinner, or anytime! It costs $5.27 to make; that’s just 88¢ per serving!