Eggs Benedict is a common American breakfast or brunch dish made from two English muffin halves, each topped with Canadian bacon or sliced ham, a poached egg, and hollandaise sauce. It is believed to have originated in New York City, though several different origin stories for the dish exist.
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Origin Period, From (Year) Origin RegionNew York City, United States 1 Sources
1. Eggs Benedict - Wikipedia
History section, Delmonico's claim paragraph
Delmonico's in Lower Manhattan says on its menu that "Eggs Benedict was first created in our ovens in 1860."
History section, Lemuel Benedict claim paragraph
Lemuel Benedict, a retired Wall Street stock broker, said that he had wandered into the Waldorf Hotel in 1894 and, hoping to find a cure for his morning hangover, ordered "buttered toast, poached eggs, crisp bacon, and a hooker of hollandaise".
History section, Delmonico's location reference
Delmonico's in Lower Manhattan says on its menu that "Eggs Benedict was first created in our ovens in 1860."
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