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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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Eggs Benedict Breakfast Braid
Equipment
- blender
- large skillet
- whisk
- rimmed baking sheet
- pairing knife
- pastry brush
Ingredients
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
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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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!
Taylor says
So pretty and perfect for holiday brunch!
Jess Jankowski says
And the cherry on top is that it tastes as good as it looks!
Alice says
Can this be made ahead ?
Jess Jankowski says
Hi Alice, yes it can be made ahead of time, you would just want to loosely cover the braid with plastic wrap while it is in the fridge. You can make it the night before.
Taryn says
My husband loves egg benedict but it’s a bit intimidating to make. This is a great option! Thanks!
Jess Jankowski says
I totally agree!
Farah says
This is GENIUS! I love eggs benedict and the idea of having them like this- sounds like perfection!
Jess Jankowski says
It is seriously so good! Excited for you to make it!
Emmeline says
I just LOVE this idea!! Will defeinitely make it for friends next brunch – I ussually make eggs benedict (or eggs royale with smoke salmon) but it’s such a hassle getting it all done at the same time. This looks so much easier!!!
Jess Jankowski says
It is so much easier!!!
Adrianne says
I love that you have broken down the cost of this, it is great to know those details. Yum, the homemade hollandaise sounds super tasty, I will give this a go over Christmas, cheers!
Jess Jankowski says
The details are important! Glad you appreciate it! Enjoy.
Dannii says
This looks delicious, and it would be great for a Christmas morning breakfast.
Jess Jankowski says
It’s on our menu for Christmas morning. It’s yummy!
Jo Allison says
What a fantastic idea and so easy to execute too! There wouldn’t be a crumb left in our house I’m pretty sure about that!
Jess Jankowski says
There are never any extra crumbs when we make it!
Sula says
Eggs Benedict is my go-to restaurant breakfast! Love this version!Thank you!
Jess Jankowski says
Sula that is awesome! Thanks for stopping by.
Sanna says
Great recipe
Jess Jankowski says
Thank you!
Amy Chung says
I love eggs Benedict! Maybe I’ll hint to my daughter to make it for Mother’s Day. LOL
Jess Jankowski says
Amy, It is perfect for Mother’s Day!
Emily says
Who knew something this inexpensive could look so good! Great recipe!
Jess Jankowski says
It’s a win-win with the cost and taste!
michele h peterson says
A very impressive brunch recipe – perfect for entertaining and surprisingly not that difficult to make.
Jess Jankowski says
Thank you! It looks way more difficult than it is!
Valerie Mendoza says
Really pretty. I’ve pinned it to try sometime.
Jess Jankowski says
Thanks for pinning it!