Irresistible Breakfast Poutine Hollandaise (Printable Format)

Savory hash browns, bacon, eggs, cheese, and silky hollandaise for a hearty start to the day.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Hash Brown Base

01 - 4 cups frozen hash browns
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

→ Eggs and Bacon

05 - 4 large eggs
06 - 6 slices bacon

→ Cheese Topping

07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Gravy

09 - 1 cup prepared gravy

→ Hollandaise Sauce

10 - 0.5 cup unsalted butter
11 - 3 large egg yolks
12 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
14 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
15 - 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
16 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Distribute frozen hash browns evenly in the pan, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until golden brown and crisp on both sides. Transfer to a serving platter.
02 - In a separate skillet over medium heat, cook bacon slices until crisp. Remove and set on paper towels to drain. Crumble or chop for topping.
03 - Poach or scramble eggs according to desired style, ensuring yolks remain slightly runny if poached. Set aside and keep warm.
04 - Melt unsalted butter gently. In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, and lemon juice until combined. Place bowl over a pan of barely simmering water and whisk continuously, slowly adding melted butter until sauce thickens. Season with cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Keep sauce warm but do not overheat.
05 - Warm prepared gravy over low heat in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally.
06 - Layer hash browns as the base on individual plates. Top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, followed by eggs and crisp bacon pieces. Spoon hot gravy over the top, then drizzle with warm hollandaise sauce. Serve immediately.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Using high-quality cheese and freshly prepared hollandaise elevates the overall flavor and texture of the dish.