Easy Naked Eggs Benedict Recipe

Published Mar 22, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Food Wishes via YouTube

Eggs Benedict is one of the best dishes ever, but this version by Food Wishes on YouTube is so much better than any other you’ve tried before. It’s a very quick and easy dish that you can make in just a few simple steps, and I’m sure that everyone will love the taste.

You can adjust the measurement of the ingredients to your liking and if you prefer some kick to the flavors you can add in some cayenne pepper or hot sauce. Learn how to make this easily by watching the video tutorial down below.

Ingredients for Naked Eggs Benedict:

Eggs

2 tsp of melted butter
4 round or oval slices of deli ham
2 large eggs
1 pinch of salt
1 pinch of cayenne pepper

Lemon Sauce

1 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp of water
Salt, to taste
2 tbsp of cold unsalted butter, sliced
1 pinch of cayenne pepper, to taste

Assemble

1 English muffin, halved, toasted, and buttered
1 tsp of freshly chopped chives, to garnish

How to Make Naked Eggs Benedict:

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F, then grease two 5-ounce ramekins with melted butter, and place them on top of a baking sheet. Line each ramekin with two slices of ham, then crack an egg into a small bowl, and gently transfer it to the center of the ham on the ramekin, do the same for the other ham-lined ramekin.

Step 2

Season each egg with salt and cayenne to taste, then place them in the preheated oven, and bake them for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the whites are just barely set and the yolks are still soft and a little runny.

Step 3

Once the eggs are cooking for about 10 minutes prepare the sauce, place a small pan on a stove over medium heat, then add the lemon juice, water, and salt, and bring it to a simmer for about 1 to 2 minutes or until the liquid has reduced by about half.

Step 4

Turn your heat to the lowest setting, then add the butter slices, and stir them around until completely dissolved into the sauce. Season it with cayenne or hot sauce if desired, then turn off the heat, and keep it in a warm spot until needed.

Step 5

Prepare the English muffins, then carefully unmold and transfer the baked ham and eggs to the muffin halves, and drizzle them with the prepared warm sauce. Garnish them with freshly chopped chives and serve immediately. Enjoy!