If you love Eggs Benedict, you will love this even more. Chipotle mayonnaise, bacon and avocado make this breakfast or brunch recipe irresistible!
Before I learned to poach an egg, the only chance I had of eating Eggs Benedict was at a restaurant. It is the only thing on a brunch menu that I simply cannot resist. When I am at home, however, rooting through the fridge for breakfast ideas while on the brink of a hypoglycemic meltdown (seriously, I am a little tough to take when I'm hungry), the last thing I want to do is mess with a finicky Hollandaise sauce. The challenge, however, is to replace the creaminess of the traditional sauce with a quick alternative.
That's where the chipotle mayonnaise comes into play. In less than a minute, mayo, chipotle peppers, and lime juice are combined to make a smooth, smoky sauce that will lend a little kick to your morning. Pile whatever you choose on top of the toast and mayo - tomatoes, ham, queso fresco cheese - whatever tickles your fancy. I chose crispy bacon and fresh avocado to round out my open-faced breakfast sandwich. Even though poaching an egg is very easy, you could replace it with a scrambled or fried egg.
The recipe:
The chipotle mayonnaise:
In a medium bowl, stir to combine mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce and lime juice.
The rest:
Toast bread until golden brown. Spread 1 tablespoon chipotle mayonnaise on each piece of toast. Top each with 2 slices avocado and ½ piece bacon.
Poach eggs according to my tutorial, How to: Poach an Egg. Poach the eggs in two batches (four per pan). If you would like them to be ready at the same time, I recommend using two pans, with a 1 teaspoon of vinegar for each.
Lay one poached egg on top of each piece of toast. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.
Other breakfast dishes with poached egg:
For the Love of Cooking's Poached Egg on Toast with Roasted Tomato & Caramelized Mushrooms
Eggs on Sundays' Breakfast Crostini with Poached Egg, Wilted Spinach & Bacon
Healthy Delicious' Sweet & Spicy Crab Hash with a Poached Egg
Poached Egg on Toast with Chipotle Mayonnaise, Bacon & Avocado
Chipotle Mayonnaise:
½ cup mayonnaise (preferably low-fat)
1 chipotle pepper*
1 teaspoon adobo sauce*
2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
The rest:
8 slices crusty bread
1 avocado, cut into 16 slices
4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
8 eggs
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
The chipotle mayonnaise:
In a medium bowl, stir to combine mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce and lime juice.
The rest:
Toast bread until golden brown. Spread 1 tablespoon chipotle mayonnaise on each piece of toast. Top each with 2 slices avocado and ½ piece bacon.
Poach eggs according to my tutorial, How to: Poach an Egg. Poach the eggs in two batches (four per pan). If you would like them to be ready at the same time, I recommend using two pans, with a 1 teaspoon of vinegar for each.
Lay one poached egg on top of each piece of toast. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.
Serves 4 (2 per person)
* Chipotle peppers are sold in a can in an adobo sauce. They can be found in the Mexican aisle of most well-stocked supermarkets.
Kristi Rimkus
I'm always looking for lovely egg recipes. Eggs are perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, aren't they? I would never have thought to make a chipotle sauce. Wonderful!
Kristi
Gourmantine
Love the chipotle! I like to sweeten up life for breakfast but it looks like a treat for lunch!
Kimiko
Thank you for this simple recipe! I literally turned on the computer this morning, saw this recipe, and went straight to the kitchen to make it..and I'm enjoying it now! 🙂
This is the first time I've seen your blog...I got here from BrownEyedBaker's mention of your Irish Cream Cheesecake Brownies. I'll have to try those when I have the ingredients...they sound amazing!
Grace
Eggs Benedict for me every time we go out for breakfast - my absolute favourite breakfast treat. I can't wait to try this Dara, in fact, I will probably try this morning if I can sweet talk my daughter to running out to the market for avocado. Thanks!
Lora @cakeduchess
Hi Dara-Love the new look of your blog! Gorgeous. This is a delicious way to eat eggs. I never paired my poached eggs w/avocados and chipotle mayo...I can't wait to try it:)
I Heart Salt Lake
Yum! I haven't ever poached an egg... I think I am going to have to try now.
Elizabeth
Yum! What a great idea--this looks so delicious.
Georgia Pellegrini
Chipotle mayonnaise is wonderful. Egg, avocado and bacon is such a winning combination.
Robyn | Add a Pinch
These looks so delicious, Dara. LOVE your new site. It is just gorgeous!!!
The Manly Housewife
Yum! love the chipotle mayo. I just may have to kick my breakfast up a notch this morning...
RJ Flamingo
You said the secret word: Chipotle! How could I resist?
egb
Beautiful pics. They are making me hungry! I might have to go make some!
marla
Dara, this is such a great idea! Even though hollandaise is easy, it does take some patience and attention. The chipotle mayo is a perfect spread with these eggs. Must try this weeknend. xo
Tickled Red
Okay I can't tell a lie I'm not a fan of poached eggs or sunny side up one's either. I wish that I did after looking at your photo though. However I am going to have to make jars of the chipotle mayo for my surfer. He'll love it!!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Red, this would be just as good with scrambled eggs. As long as you have bacon, avocado and chipotle mayo, you'll be golden.
Kim at Beehive Blog
WOW! and thanks for the tutorial - this looks amazing and I wanted to do a special brunch next weekend - I think this will be my main course! The blog looks awesome btw! Adding you to my Queen Bee Picks of the Week 🙂
Ang
I still haven't poached an egg. This looks incredible. I need some breakfast now!
Shaina
This is a breakfast worth waking up for!
Lauren from Lauren's Latest
I may need to make this for breakfast tomorrow!
claudia lamascolo/aka pegasuslegend
A perfected way to change a ho hum egg dish to elegant gourmet perfection!
Belinda @zomppa
This is awesome!! Those eggs are simply gorgeous.