Southwestern Eggs Benedict

Some days call for special meals like this Tex-Mex twist on classic eggs Benedict.

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Table of Contents

• 🗝️ Key takeaways
• 🧾 Ingredients
• 📖 Variations
• 🔪 Instructions
• How to Poach eggs 3 ways
• 🍴 Equipment
• 🥫 How to store leftovers
• 💭 Things to know
• 👩‍🍳 FAQs
• 📚 Related recipes
• 🍽️ What to serve with eggs Benedict
• 📞 The last word
• 📖 Recipe
• ✍🏻 A note from Marye...
• Mother's Day can be hard
• Mother's Day without mom
• Don't lose this recipe!
• 💬 Comments

🗝️ Key takeaways

• Eggs Benedict looks fancy and tastes delicious but it's really easy to make.
• It's perfect for a special holiday brunch. Think Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays, etc.
• The recipe card contains instructions for poaching eggs in simmering water but read the "How to poach eggs 3 ways" section for other methods you can use.

Tex-Mex Eggs Benedict recipe is full of spicy Southwestern flavor from poblano, sausage, English muffins, and poached eggs enveloped in an easy, queso.

When you cut into the stack the egg yolk flows out to make every bite extra rich and creamy. Plus I'm sharing how to make perfect poached eggs three ways!

Eggs Benedict is so good - don't just save it for Mother's Day. It's great for Easter, Father's Day, and plain old lazy weekends, too!

🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

📖 Variations

• You can use my English muffin bread instead of English muffins if you like.
• If you'd rather not poach the eggs try fried eggs or these egg bites instead of poached eggs.
• Use a commercial queso or my easy homemade Velveeta queso instead of the recipe below.

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page. Click on the image to see it full size.

How to poach eggs

How to assemble eggs benedict

How to Poach eggs 3 ways

Use one of these methods for poaching the eggs.

Poached Eggs in the Microwave

You can make poached eggs a couple of different ways but if you are going for super easy you can't beat the microwave!

1. Add a teaspoon of water to a custard cup.
2. Crack the egg into the cup and cover with plastic wrap.
3. Poke a tiny hole in the yolk with a toothpick so the pressure doesn't build up in the yolk and cause it to explode.
4. Microwave for 45 seconds and then let stand for a minute or two.

Poached Eggs in Muffin Cups

You can also make them in silicone muffin cups right in a sauce pan. This is best if you are making a lot.

1. Spray the inside of the muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray and add a little melted butter.
2. Carefully break one egg in each muffin cup.
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Put about 1-inch of water in a shallow frying pan  and add the cups.
5. Bring to a simmer and cover until the eggs are done to your liking.
6. They'll slip right out of the muffin cups and be the perfect shape.

Classic Method of Poaching Eggs

1. Place about 3-inches of water in a large saucepan.
2. Heat until the water simmers.
3. Crack an egg into a small bowl or cup.
4. Swirl the water in a circle with a spatula or spoon and carefully pour the egg into the center of the swirl.
5. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until done to your liking.
6. Remove with a slotted spoon

🍴 Equipment

• saucepan for poaching the eggs
• cast iron skillet for roasting the peppers and cooking the sausage
• toaster for toasting the english muffins
• A slotted spoon for taking the eggs out of the water

🥫 How to store leftovers

Poblano Eggs Benedict is best eaten immediately after it's made. Leftover roasted poblanos can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, and leftover sausage and queso can be stored the same way.

Leftover queso?

You're going to have a ton of queso left over, more than likely. You can use it as a dip or as an alternate sauce for enchiladas or these taco stuffed shells. I've even used in macaroni and cheese.

💭 Things to know

• Add a little vinegar to the water. It will help keep the egg together.
• Keep the water at a gentle simmer.
• Use eggs that are very fresh. The whites will stay together better.
• Poach for 4 minutes for a runny yolk, 4 ½ minutes for a creamy yolk, and 5 minutes for a firmer yolk that's still soft and custardy.
• The more eggs you make the longer you'll need to cook them.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

📚 Related recipes

• Ranch deviled eggs are tangy and full of that yummy Ranch flavor everyone loves.
• Bacon chipotle deviled eggs can be smoked or left plain - they're delicious either way.

🍽️ What to serve with eggs Benedict

📞 The last word

This Tex-Mex Eggs Benedict with roasted poblanos is a little different from the traditional recipe but it's definitely going to be a favorite.

I love it for special brunches and because it's easy but always makes people feel extra special. Be sure to read below the recipe for my ideas on how to celebrate Mother's Day without Mom.

It's always a bittersweet celebration for me but I've found some ways that allow me to heal, adapt, and enjoy the day.

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need.

If you love this recipe please comment below and give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

📖 Recipe

First published April 25, 2017. Last updated April 1, 2024 for readability, better images, and better instructions.

✍🏻 A note from Marye...

I know y'all don't always like the stories bloggers tell so when I have one I try to put it at the very bottom so you can read or skip as you like.

Mother's Day can be hard

Mother's Day is one of those holidays that we love to celebrate. It's a simple day set aside to appreciate Mom with some flowers, a card, and maybe a brunch, tea, or maybe a special dinner. I loved making the day special for my mom every year!

The year after my mom passed away was unbelievably hard.

I found myself in front of the rows of colorful cards with sentimental sayings ready to choose one until reality hit and I remembered that I would never again buy a Mother's Day card or a gift, or fix a special meal for my mom.

For the next couple of years I enjoyed the cards and flowers that my kids gave me but there was always an empty feeling inside. It just felt weird to not be doing something for Mom, you know?

One day, talking to some friends, I realized I wasn't the only one feeling that weird emptiness on Mother's Day. We decided to get together and throw a Mother's Day brunch to honor our moms.

We'd share our stories, memories of our mothers, and eat brunch. It was a win-win.

It's a fantastic way to continue to celebrate Mother's Day when your mom is ... unavailable for whatever reason. This year I chose to make Tex-Mex Eggs Benedict, my own twist on the traditional brunch recipe.

It was an easy choice - my mom loved a good poached egg!!

Mother's Day without mom

Whether you live across the country and can't get home, or you've lost your mom, dealing with Mother's Day without a mother is just depressing. Sharing memories and anecdotes with friends can be the salve that soothes your heart.

• Have everyone bring their favorite pictures of their mothers.
• You can ask for the pictures a few days ahead of time and use them as fun placeholders.
• Keep it easy. Fruit is a great addition to the table and is both pretty AND delicious.
• Grapefruit Mimosas are unique and delicious. Pour an ounce or two of grapefruit juice and fill with prosecco, champagne, or Moscato. Or try this Tiffany Blue Sparkler.

• Fold a cloth napkin into a long rectangle. Knot it in the center and push a rose through the knot. Lay it on the plates for easy AND pretty place settings.
• Have tissues on hand. They'll more than likely be needed.
• If you use flower arrangements then after your brunch take them to a local nursing home and give them to residents. It's a great way to honor Mom AND make others happy!