We have to admit, making regular eggs benedict at home is somewhat of an undertaking for us, so pulling off a deep-fried version may be asking too much. But it's so incredible looking! The soft, silky egg flecked with crispy bacon and covered in glistening, fried English muffin crumbs... Are you up for a challenge?
Fine Cooking had a "Battle of the Brunches" on its website yesterday, pitting classic Eggs Benedict, with its Canadian bacon and hollandaise, against this reinvented, deep-fried version. Both recipes are from great chefs, and we'd happily eat either any day.
• Watch the video at Fine Cooking
But we have to say, the latter combines two of our favorite food groups: Deep-fried and Eggs. It does require some skills; you wrap raw eggs in little plastic pouches and cook them sous vide-style. And that's before you chill them, unwrap them, roll them in breadcrumbs, and fry them. A relatively complicated dish, and yet homey and comforting at the same time. We like the idea of plating it beautifully and then eating it in your pajamas.
Get the recipes:
• Classic Eggs Benedict
• Deep-Fried Bacon and Eggs with Lemon-Egg Vinaigrette
What do you think? Do you prefer the classic or the version 2.0?
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Comments (18)
That looks awesome!
wow. that look delicious.
i'm terrified of deep frying. eek!
I'd order it in a restaurant. But, making it at home might require a few cups of coffee first.
I feel like this is asking to be adapted for the home cook with some Zuni fried eggs (which I have recently become obsessed with).
wow that looks amazing- definitely would suffice for any hangover:)
lol.....no. Never.
I'm sure it would be tasty, but that whole saran-wrap egg balloon process sounds like a big mess waiting to happen. :) And I thought you weren't supposed to use that stuff anymore anyhow?
Man, kudos to those who have the patience to try it!
Words can't describe how I'm feeling right now.
Interesting, but I just don't think Eggs Benedict should be changed. It is the perfect dish. I do like the comment about needing a couple cups of coffee before attempting this!
I'll stick with my scotch eggs for my deepfried breakfast pleasure, thanks.
Bon Appetit recently featured deep-fried soft-boiled eggs. Sounds easier than sous-vide'ing.
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2010/01/deep_fried_eggs_with_sriracha_remoulade
No thankee. Too many moving parts, and I am not loving that plastic wrap routine.
Ewww. No thanks. Not keen on a deep fried breakfast. Or brunch for that matter.
I'm all about the classic eggs benedict. That deep fried thing is just not for me. There's just something un-wholesome about a deep fried breakfast.
I wouldn't be a regular consumer of a deep-fried breakfast - and the cooking process for this sounds *way* too much trouble to do at home - but come on. Sometimes (i.e., rarely) a deep-fried breakfast is totally on. (I was introduced to Ulster fries a few months ago. In another few months, I'll be ready to try one again, this time making it myself.)
I've never equated deep-fried food with "homey"
My first response is a resounding no.
whoa. I might try it if someone made it, but I'd never go to all that hassle!