
Build Your Own
Benny Bar
This family friendly brunch recipe allows everyone to get involved, dig in, and make their own breakfast sandwich just the way they like it. Building a Benny Bar is easy and perfect for including many options for those picky or hard to cook for eaters. Keep it simple or think outside the box!
Hollandaise Sauce:
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup melted butter or dairy free alternative
- Salt
- Hot sauce, optional
Over a pot of barely simmering water, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in melted butter and beat until light, frothy and airy. Season and serve immediately.
Homemade Scones:
- 1 cup finely grated Pete’s aged white cheddar
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- Extra salt for garnish
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water, mixed
Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar and salt together. Cut in butter until pea-size clumps form. Whisk together egg and milk and add to flour mixture. Mix together gently, fold in cheese and chives. Form into ball, press/roll out slightly on a floured surface. Cut into desired shapes. Place on parchment lined sheet pan. Brush with egg and water mixture, sprinkle with extra salt. Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes.
Ideas for your Benny Bar components:
- Scones
- Hollandaise sauce
- English muffins
- Pete’s Salmon; Russian gravlax
- Smoked or cured fish
- Chopped green onion
- Asparagus or green beans
- Sliced tomato
- Porchetta or ham
- Pulled BBQ Jackfruit
- Bacon or prosciutto
- Sliced cheese
- Wilted spinach
- Fried onions
- Baked sweet potatoes
- Herbs such as dill, basil, chopped rosemary
- Spices and seasonings
- Sliced jalapeños
- Avocado
- Hot sauce
- Lemon
Recipe created by Chef Dany Duguay
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