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