Eggs Benedict

[donna]

Today, April 16 is Eggs Benedict Day. Historians have two theories as to who invented them

In 1860s credit is given to Delmonico's restaurant in New York. It is said Mrs. Legrand Benedict, who was a regular patron, came in one day and could find nothing to her liking on the menu. Delmonico's chef, Charles Ranhofer came up with Eggs Benedict. His recipe was called Eggs a la Benedick and was published in his cookbook, "The Epicurean" in 1894.

The other story on the creation of Eggs Benedict was that the Waldorf Hotel in New York created it for Lemuel Benedict in 1894. He came in with hangover and wanted something to eat. The hotel's legendary chef, Oscar Tschirky created what Lemuel wanted, buttered toast, crisp bacon, two poached eggs and some hollandaise sauce.

In 1896 Fannie Farmer published recipe for her version of Eggs Benedict in 'The Boston Cooking School Cook Book".

I still think Chef Charles Ranhofer of Delmonico's should be given credit for the first Eggs Benedict. Others developed their own recipes for it, but his was the first.

From:
Eggs Benedict History and Recipe
https://whatscookingamerica.net/Eggs/EggBenedict.htm

 

[mofederal]

I have enjoyed this at different times in my life. I did not know the history of Eggs Benedict. Thank you for posting this @donna.

 

[WJC]

Thanks for sharing, Who knew there was a Hollandaise Sauce mix?

 

[nitrofd]

Today, April 16 is Eggs Benedict Day. Historians have two theories as to who invented them

In 1860s credit is given to Delmonico's restaurant in New York. It is said Mrs. Legrand Benedict, who was a regular patron, came in one day and could find nothing to her liking on the menu. Delmonico's chef, Charles Ranhofer came up with Eggs Benedict. His recipe was called Eggs a la Benedick and was published in his cookbook, "The Epicurean" in 1894.

The other story on the creation of Eggs Benedict was that the Waldorf Hotel in New York created it for Lemuel Benedict in 1894. He came in with hangover and wanted something to eat. The hotel's legendary chef, Oscar Tschirky created what Lemuel wanted, buttered toast, crisp bacon, two poached eggs and some hollandaise sauce.

In 1896 Fannie Farmer published recipe for her version of Eggs Benedict in 'The Boston Cooking School Cook Book".

I still think Chef Charles Ranhofer of Delmonico's should be given credit for the first Eggs Benedict. Others developed their own recipes for it, but his was the first.

From:
Eggs Benedict History and Recipe
https://whatscookingamerica.net/Eggs/EggBenedict.htm

Missed this when first posted,i think i have been eating eggs bebedict longer then i have been alive.have eaten a few variationns also,som good,some nnoot so good.

 

[donna]

Even though Eggs Benedict has it own day, it still be good to serve on June 3, National Egg Day.

 

[donna]

Thought bump this one too for Egg Day.

 

[KianGaf]

One of my favourite brunch dishes. I haven't had it since the covid but it's a fantastic dish once the hollandaise is made in house.