{"id":870,"date":"2024-03-26T07:23:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T11:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/?p=870"},"modified":"2024-03-25T22:24:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T02:24:34","slug":"build-your-own-benedict-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/build-your-own-benedict-bar\/","title":{"rendered":"Build Your Own Benedict Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"build<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s better than a dinner party? A brunch party with a build-your-own Eggs Benedict bar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Eggs Benedict is on the menu, there\u2019s a 90% chance I\u2019m ordering it. But, it\u2019s even better at home because you can customize it any way you\u2019d like. If you’ve never made Eggs Benedict, here is my easy-to-follow recipe<\/a>. Eggs Benedict seems like it would be a challenge to make but this Classic Eggs Benedict recipe<\/a> makes it simple with a few tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Build-Your-Own Benedict Bar<\/strong> is perfect for a Sunday birthday celebration or a holiday like Easter or Mother\u2019s Day. It\u2019s also a great excuse to host a gathering for friends, no matter the occasion. Bringing people together over an activity and good food is enough of a reason to get together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This hosting guide will tell you everything you need to host a Build-Your-Own Benedict Bar<\/strong>. So, invite your friends over for weekend brunch plans because the Benedicts and booze are always bottomless at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"eggs<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Benedict Basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The building blocks for an Eggs Benedict include an English muffin (or other base), a protein, vegetables or additional toppings, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Eggs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\"poached<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For a Build-Your-Own Benedict Bar<\/strong>, you\u2019ll need to buy lots of eggs. You should account for two eggs per person. Plus, the hollandaise sauce requires at least four egg yolks for eight people. So, if you\u2019re hosting a party of eight, buy at least two dozen eggs. You\u2019ll always want to have extra eggs on hand in case one of the yolks breaks while poaching.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Base<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

For your base, English muffins are the way to go. A typical pack of English muffins comes with six muffins. Each muffin will be cut in half, which leaves you with 12 bases for your Benedicts. You should account for one English muffin (or two halves) for each person. Alternatively, you can provide croissants or sourdough slices to switch things up but I recommend the traditional route for ease.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to toast your English muffins ahead of time so they\u2019re ready to go when it\u2019s time for people to build their Benedicts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protein\u00a0<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A variety of proteins will allow your guests to get creative with their Benedicts and help you cater to any dietary restrictions. My go-tos are thick-cut bacon, Canadian bacon, prosciutto, and smoked salmon (my favorite). I recommend at least two protein options, meat and fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toppings<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Before you add the poached egg, you pile on the toppings. Here are a few toppings to add to your spread:<\/p>\n\n\n\n