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Indulge in National Eggs Benedict Day with delicious recipes, creative toppings and special discounts - it's the perfect way to start your day!
On April 16, it's time to celebrate National Eggs Benedict Day! This day is all about celebrating the classic and delicious breakfast dish that has been around since the late 1800s. The story goes that a Wall Street broker named Lemuel Benedict visited the Waldorf Hotel in New York City looking for something new to cure his hangover. He asked for some toast with bacon, poached eggs, and a hollandaise sauce on top - which eventually became known as "Eggs Benedict".
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1860s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Eggs Benedict</div><div class='timeline-text'>The dish, Eggs Benedict, came to life when Wall Street broker Lemuel Benedict ordered a concoction of toast, bacon, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce at the Waldorf Hotel to cure his hangover.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1894</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>New York Tribune Publication</div><div class='timeline-text'>The New York Tribune published an article about Lemuel Benedict and his unique breakfast request, introducing Eggs Benedict to the public.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1942</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popularity in Cookbooks</div><div class='timeline-text'>Eggs Benedict gained further traction in mainstream cuisine after the recipe was included in a number of influential cookbooks.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1967</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Featured on Julia Child's Show</div><div class='timeline-text'>Famed chef, Julia Child, featured Eggs Benedict on her cooking show, 'The French Chef,' further solidifying the dish as a beloved breakfast classic.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Day Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>Becoming a nationally recognized day, April 16 was officially marked as National Eggs Benedict Day for people to celebrate and indulge in this classic breakfast dish.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own eggs benedict</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Eggs Benedict is a classic brunch dish, and it's surprisingly easy to make at home. All you need is English muffins, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, and a protein of your choice.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try out different versions</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Traditional Eggs Benedict consists of two poached eggs atop an English muffin with ham or bacon and topped with hollandaise sauce. But why not switch it up? Try smoked salmon, grilled asparagus, or roasted mushrooms instead.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a brunch party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a special brunch party to celebrate National Eggs Benedict Day. Serve up several variations of Eggs Benedict along with mimosas, fresh fruit, and pastries.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local restaurant</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head to your favorite breakfast spot and treat yourself to some Eggs Benedict. Or try something new and explore the different options that restaurants have on offer.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on an egg hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>What better way to celebrate National Eggs Benedict Day than by going on an Easter egg hunt? Hide plastic eggs filled with candy around the backyard or park for your friends and family to find.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Eggs Benedict is delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Eggs Benedict is a classic brunch dish that combines perfectly poached eggs, Canadian bacon or ham, and Hollandaise sauce on an English muffin. It's a decadent treat that's sure to satisfy any sweet or savory craving!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making Eggs Benedict at home doesn't have to be a daunting task. With the right equipment and practice, it's actually quite simple. All you need for this recipe are some eggs, Canadian bacon or ham, English muffins and a simple hollandaise sauce - all of which don't take too long to prepare!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It can be customized according to taste</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether you prefer your Eggs Benedict served with salmon instead of ham, spinach instead of spinach, or even a béarnaise sauce instead of hollandaise - the possibilities are endless! The beauty of this dish is that it can easily be tailored to fit whatever flavor profile you have in mind.</p></div></div>
National Eggs Benedict Day is celebrated on April 16 every year. In 2024, National Eggs Benedict Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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