ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Eggs Benedict

Okay kiddo, Eggs Benedict is a breakfast dish that starts with a toasted English muffin - it's like a little bread that's split in half. On each half of the muffin, you put a slice of cooked ham or bacon.

On top of the ham or bacon, you place a poached egg. This is an egg that's been gently cooked in hot water until the whites are firm and the yolk is still runny.

Now here's the really yummy part - you make a sauce called Hollandaise sauce. It's made from egg yolks, butter, lemon juice, and a little bit of salt. You whisk all of these things together until they become thick and creamy.

Finally, you spoon the Hollandaise sauce over the top of each poached egg. It's like a special, fancy gravy just for your breakfast!

And that's how you make Eggs Benedict - a tasty breakfast treat that's a little bit fancy and a whole lot delicious!