For the longest time, I believed the only way to enjoy Keto Eggs Benedict was to skip the bread altogether—until I perfected my oven-baked English muffins. Now, making keto-friendly Eggs Benedict is not just easy; it’s downright delicious and tastes just like the real thing. Let me show you how to make this incredible recipe in your own kitchen.
This recipe is: Low Carb, Keto-Friendly and Gluten-Free
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6 Reasons to Make Keto Eggs Benedict:
- Rich and creamy blender hollandaise sauce... so fast and good.
- Perfectly oven-baked keto English muffins are the perfect base for the dish.
- Spicy arugula adds freshness and dimension.
- Perfectly poached eggs.
- Great for special occasions, whether a holiday breakfast or brunch!
- Tastes just like traditional eggs Benedict... but without the carbs.
Is this Keto Eggs Benedict Recipe Low Carb?
Considering a traditional eggs Benedict recipe using a flour-based English muffin has almost 30g net carbs per serving, my recipe for Keto Eggs Benedict has just over 5g net carbs per serving... and that is a huge portion with ¼ cup of hollandaise sauce! Yes, this recipe is low carb and keto diet friendly.
Keto Eggs Benedict Ingredient List
- 2 keto English muffins, toasted and buttered
- 4 slices Canadian bacon, browned
- 4 poached eggs
- 1 cup Hollandaise sauce
- 2 cups arugula, washed
- 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
- kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Ingredient Substitutes
- Canadian bacon: use regular bacon. I like to cook mine so that it has just browned and is not crunchy. You can see how in my recipe to Cook Bacon in the Oven.
- Poached eggs: For many people, poaching eggs is difficult and somewhat intimidating too. This recipe works great with a sunny-side-up egg as well. I like to use an egg mold so it fits perfectly on the English muffin!
- Arugula: this is an optional ingredient, but once I tried eggs Benedict with this spicy lettuce added, I've never gone back to the traditional recipe.
Additional Ingredients
- Alternate Proteins: try some smoked salmon in the place of the Canadian bacon. Or, if you're looking for a vegetarian option, add some sauteed spinach or a small grilled portobello mushroom. Yum.
- Garnishes: you can garnish this dish with thinly slice avocado (it pairs so well with the hollandaise sauce!) and a drizzle of sriracha. Really good combo. Try adding some dill or tarragon on top. Got some leftover asparagus? It tastes amazing on this dish. Let your imagination take over.
Cooking Tools
To make this keto eggs Benedict recipe, you will need the following kitchen tools:
- Plate
- Fork and a knife
How to make Keto Eggs Benedict
This recipe is truly an assembly recipe. I've assumed that you have made the keto English muffins and the blender hollandaise and have some poached eggs ready to go.
Cooking Methods:
- Assembly
Instructions:
- Slice the keto English muffins in half. Toast and butter, if you would like.
- Place some of the arugula on the split English muffin.
- Lay a piece of the browned Canadian bacon on top of the arugula.
- Place a poached egg on top of the Canadian bacon.
- Drizzle the blender hollandaise sauce over everything. Apply liberally.
- Top with chopped chives.
- Dig in and enjoy.
💡 My Pro Tip
For anyone itching to say, 'Why didn’t you include how to make the keto English muffins, poached eggs, and everything else?' Relax—I’ve got you covered with recipes for most of those individual components. This recipe for keto eggs Benedict is all about assembly. Think of it as the grand finale, where all the parts come together. So grab those 'pieces parts,' and let’s make some magic happen!
⏲️ Time-Saving Tips
- Make everything ahead of time. As I mention above, this is an assembly recipe. You're going to need to make the keto English muffins, the blender hollandaise etc.
Components for Keto Eggs Benedict:
Storage and Reheating
Once you make any eggs benedict recipe, it must be eaten that same day... if not relatively quickly at that same sitting. This recipe was never intended to be stored in the fridge, frozen or reheated.
Recipe Conclusion
Other Low Carb Breakfast Recipes You Will Love
I love to make low carb breakfast options for family and friends. Check out some of these delicious recipes to try:
- Keto Crepes Recipe
- Keto Blueberry Pancakes
- Keto Belgian Waffles
- Keto Sausage and Gravy
- Keto Breakfast Biscuits
The list goes on and from there... I just didn't want to list more egg recipes because people get tired of them.
FAQs
A traditional eggs Benedict, made with a flour based English Muffin is going to have around 30g net carbs per serving. A keto version of eggs Benedict should have between 5-7g net carbs per serving if you have a keto English muffin!
No, traditional eggs Benedict recipes are not keto friendly having approximately 30g net carbs per serving… which is more net carbs than some people eat in an entire day on keto. To make an eggs Benedict recipe keto, you must use a keto English Muffin recipe.
A traditional eggs Benedict is made with Canadian bacon as the protein. In an eggs Royale, smoked salmon is substituted for the Canadian bacon.
Keto Eggs Benedict Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 keto English muffins toasted and buttered
- 4 slices Canadian bacon browned
- 4 poached eggs
- 1 cup Hollandaise sauce
- 2 cups arugula washed
- 1 tablespoon chives finely chopped
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the keto English muffins in half and toast them if desired. Butter the halves if you like.
- Layer a handful of arugula on each toasted muffin half.
- Add a piece of browned Canadian bacon on top of the arugula.
- Place a poached egg on top of the bacon.
- Generously drizzle blender hollandaise sauce over the egg and muffin.
- Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
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