Eggs Benedict is a classic breakfast or brunch dish that consists of poached eggs served on English muffins and topped with hollandaise sauce. It is a popular dish around the world and is often served at special occasions.
The origins of Eggs Benedict are uncertain, but there are several competing stories about its creation. One story claims that the dish was created in 1894 at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City by chef Oscar Tschirky for a customer named Lemuel Benedict. Another story claims that the dish was created in 1915 at the Delmonico’s Restaurant in New York City by chef Charles Ranhofer.