Eggs Benedict with Canadian Bacon and Spinach

Eggs Benedict with Canadian Bacon and Spinach is a classic brunch dish featuring poached eggs and savory Canadian bacon layered over sautéed spinach on an English muffin, all topped with rich, creamy hollandaise sauce.

Ingredients

  • herb roasted potatoes, recipe follows
  • 4 english muffins, split
  • 5 egg yolks* (see disclaimer)
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • salt
  • pinch cayenne
  • 1 pound hot, melted butter
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 slices canadian bacon
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1 package cooked, frozen spinach, thawed and drained in a colander (press the spinach against the side of the colander to extract as much water as possible)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 8 eggs
  • parsley sprigs, for garnish
  • 2 pounds red new potatoes, quartered
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • leaves from 1/4 bunch fresh thyme
  • salt