Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 4 slices of bacon or ham
• 4 tomato slices
• 4 avocado slices
• 1 batch keto hollandaise sauce see recipe below
• Dried basil leaves

Directions

• Place 2-3 inches of water in a saucepan. Bring water to a boil then reduce heat to just under boil.
• Carefully break eggs into hot water and cook until whites are firm approximately 3 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon.
• Place 4 tomato slices on individual plates. Top each with a slice of avocado and bacon (or ham). Place poached eggs on top and pour Hollandaise sauce over eggs. Sprinkle with paprika and dried basil if desired.

Hollandaise sauce

Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks
• 7 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• dash salt
• dash pepper
• pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

• Place egg yolks in a blender
• Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stove top until bubbling.
• With the blender running, gradually add the hot butter in a steady stream to the egg yolks until the sauce is thick and creamy.
• Add the lemon juice while still blending. If the sauce is too thick, add a little warm water.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Serve immediately.

Estimated Nutrition per serving:

Hollandaise sauce: Calories: 359, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 40g, Sugar: 1g

Eggs Benedict: Calories: 169, Carbohydrates: 2.2g, Protein: 4gms, Fat: 14 g

Enjoy!