Carnitas Eggs Benedict with Chipotle Hollandaise

Don't know what to make with your leftover carnitas? Turn it into a savory breakfast with a Mexican twist that is sure to satisfy your guests. Garnish with cilantro and pickled red onion, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 917 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• ½ lime, juiced
• 4 English muffins, split
• 8 large eggs
• ½ cup salted butter
• ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
• ¾ pound carnitas (cooked pulled pork)
• 3 avocados, pitted and peeled
• 1 (.9 ounce) package hollandaise sauce mix (such as Knorr®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set 1 oven rack in the middle and another rack about 6 inches from the top. Preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Place carnitas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Place on the top rack under the preheated broiler and reheat until edges of carnitas are crispy, 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, toast English muffin halves. Remove from toaster and wrap in aluminum foil.

Step 5

Remove carnitas from the oven and cover with aluminum foil. Turn off the broiler and preheat oven to the lowest setting.

Step 6

Return carnitas and English muffins to the oven to keep warm until needed.

Step 7

Combine avocados, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl. Roughly smash to combine and set aside.

Step 8

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in hollandaise sauce mix until blended. Remove from heat. Gradually whisk in milk. Return to the stove, add chipotle powder, and whisk constantly over medium-high heat until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking frequently, for 1 minute. Keep sauce warm while you prepare eggs.

Step 9

Heat 2 to 3 inches water in a large, shallow saucepan until boiling. Add vinegar and lower heat to a light simmer. Crack 1 egg into a small ramekin. Lower the ramekin to the surface of the water and ease the egg out into the pan. Repeat with remaining eggs, poaching up to 4 at a time. Poach eggs until whites are completely set and yolks are slightly soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove eggs from the pan with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining eggs.

Step 10

Place 2 English muffin halves on each plate. Top each half with avocado, carnitas, and 1 egg, then drizzle with hollandaise sauce.