This Bagel Eggs Benedict with Avocado Hollandaise is a unique, healthy twist on a classic favorite.
Is there anything more visually appetizing than an ooey, gooey, runny egg yolk? Your answer might be yes but for me, a perfectly poached egg is absolutely mouth watering. Combine that yellow goodness with avocado, roasted red peppers and proscuitto and you have a total flavor explosion!
And I didn’t even mention the bagel yet. I don’t know who first created a gluten-free bagel, but GOD BLESS YOU whoever you are. I’ve never met you but I love you.
The world has come a long way when it comes to gluten-free baked goods. (I’m still waiting for a gluten-free pretzel to come to places like Auntie Anne’s or The Pretzelmaker … but I’m thankful for what’s available today!)
I typically make Eggs Benedict with regular bread, but recently had the idea to try it with bagels instead. The result is this — AKA my new favorite way to make this classic dish! I recommend making this recipe as is, but if you want to add another layer of flavor, try smearing honey butter on the bagel before you put the proscuitto and other toppings on! Total breakfast heaven.
This recipe might be a new favorite for me, but I’d love to know what your favorite way to make Eggs Benedict is! Let me know in the comments below. 🙂
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This is a sponsored post, written by me, and created in partnership with Canyon Bakehouse. All opinions expressed are straight from the heart.
- 2 Canyon Bakehouse plain bagels
- 1 tablespoon butter, divided
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 4 roasted red bell peppers, canned
- 4 eggs
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
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- [br][b]For the Avocado Hollandaise: [/b]
- ½ avocado
- 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the sauce: In the bowl of a food processor, mix together avocado, lemon juice and water. Add in olive oil, salt and pepper and pulse until smooth and creamy.
- Preheat oven broiler. Lightly spread the cut sides of each bagel with an equal amount of butter and broil until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off broiler, cover bagels with aluminum foil and keep warm in the oven.
- Fill a deep saucepan with about 1 inch of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Crack eggs into small ramekins, and once the water starts to simmer, use a spoon to quickly stir water in one direction and create a whirlpool. Carefully drop two of the eggs into the center of the whirlpool. Turn off heat, cover pan and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon, set aside and repeat poaching steps for remaining eggs.
- If necessary, reheat eggs by filling up a large bowl with hot water. Place eggs in a steamer insert and gently lower them into the hot water. Let eggs sit for 2 minutes to warm up, topping up with more hot water as necessary. When ready to serve, get rid of excess water by transferring the eggs to a clean paper towel to blot.
- Divide bagel halves between two plates. Top with a slice of prosciutto, roasted red pepper and egg and drizzle avocado hollandaise on top. Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes and additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
What a delicious looking breakfast treat! That avocado hollandaise! Perfect!
Thanks Mary Ann!!
Oh my gosh, this is absolute breakfast PERFECTION, Lauren! I love that you put a healthy spin on eggs benedict and that avocado hollandaise is definitely calling my name!
Awww thanks Sarah! You’re the sweetest!
There’s just nothing quite like a runny egg. It’s the ultimate breakfast staple! This bagel eggs benedit looks fantastic, Lauren! I love that you paired it with avocado hollandaise, too…so creative! Wishing I had this for breakfast today!
I wholeheartedly agree, Gayle! Thank you so much for your kind words. Happy Monday!
Ummm wow did Eggs Benedict just get a fun, delicious upgrade or what?! LOVING this, Lauren! On a bagel with avocado hollandaise? DROOLING! This is the perfect way to wake up, my dear! Seriously, I want to reach through my screen and grab both of yours! I’m a delicious food hoarder. 😉 Pinned! Cheers, lovely! xo
Thanks for the bagel eggs benedict love, Cheyanne!! XOXO
Ohhhh avocado! That looks so good!
Thanks dear! Happy Monday to you!
Light and elegant breakfast! I want to try the avocado hollandaise 🙂
What a lovely hollandaise! Love the avocado!
Thank you, Rebecca. Have a great day!
This look amazing and filling!
Best,
Chrystal
I love the idea of avocado Hollandaise! That’s brilliant! I bet this breakfast is so delicious.
Thanks Emily! It’s one of my new favorite recipes, that’s for sure!
Love the idea of avocado Hollandaise. Does it oxidize, or does the lemon juice keep it green?
Thanks so much, Megan! I devoured these right after the photo shoot, so I’m not sure if it would oxidize in the fridge. I know they sat out for 30 minutes without oxidizing though, so it might be OK!
HOLY YUM! This recipe is proof that avocado makes everything 1000X better! And that runny egg is EVERYTHING!
You’re so right. Avocado makes EVERYTHING better. Thanks so much Bethany!!
Another winner, Lauren! I love this combination… Pinned and will be making this sometime soon to fill my endless avocado cravings! Thank you!
Thanks for the avocado love Michele! Enjoy!
Now this is my kind of breakfast!
🙂 🙂
Lauren, I am in love with avocado hollandaise and have been making it myself often. I have to try the Canyon bagels–I love their products!
Thank you SO much, Kristen! You’re going to love Canyon. Their products are a gluten-free bread lover’s dream come true!
Oh my gosh, you are a GENIUS! You combined TWO of my very favorite breakfast things. 🙂
I love eggs benedict! and I have to try this avocado hollandaise!!!! yummm!
I haven’t had a bagel in so long and this is making my mouth water like crazy! I love the idea to add avocado too. It looks so good!!
I can’t wait to try the Avocado Hollandaise. I bet that would go great on tofu scramble! 🙂 Yum!
yum! I have a whole section on my blog to eggs benedict restaurant reviews.
I gotta give this a try
This looks fantastic! I love avocado but would never had thought to add that. Thanks for sharing!
This is seriously everything I want in a breakfast. That egg, and avocado hollandaise? I love this twist (improvement, really) on an eggs benedict! So good! (ALSO honey butter? You are a genius).
Everything about this breakfast is PERFECT! I need that avocado hollandaise in my life, like now!
Loving this fresh idea for using avocado salsa, such a bright and healthier option. Of course the drippy egg, and roasted peppers are going to make this a hit for tomorrows brunch. Thanks for this delicious recipe and take care.