Eggs Benedict for a Crowd

Name: Eggs Benedict for a Crowd
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 12 large eggs; 1¼ cups (2½ sticks) unsalted butter; 3 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; ¾ teaspoon (or more) kosher salt; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 6 English muffins, split; 12 slices cooked ham, thinly sliced (about 12 ounces); Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives; Cayenne pepper (for serving)

By Molly Baz

December 8, 2017

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Photo by Chelsie Craig, styling by Judy Mancini

We tackled every element of the classic eggs Benedict recipe to optimize it for a crowd. Poaching eggs in advance. A hollandaise that will stay luscious for hours. A tray of perfectly toasted, buttery muffins. Yep—it’s all here. This recipe comes together in under an hour and much of it can be prepped in advance, leaving you free to entertain.

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