Eggs Benedict Eggs Benedict Eggs Benedict, also informally known as Eggs Benny, is a traditional American breakfast or brunch dish that consists of two halves of an English muffin topped with a poached egg, bacon or ham, and hollandaise sauce. The dish was first popularized in New York City. Many variations on the basic recipe are served. There are conflicting accounts as to the origin of Eggs Benedict. Delmonico's in lower Manhattan says on its menu that "Eggs Benedict was first created in our ovens in 1860." One of its former chefs, Charles Ranhofer, also published the recipe for "Eggs à la
Pasteurized eggs refrigerated, cook eggs until yolks are firm, and cook foods containing eggs thoroughly." The primary risk associated with eggs is food-borne illness caused by "Salmonella enteritidis" bacteria. "Salmonella enteritidis" is a dangerous bacterium that can be transferred to humans through ingestion of raw or undercooked eggs. Nearly four out of five "Salmonella"-related foodborne illness cases share a common vehicle: raw or undercooked shell eggs. Salmonellosis, the illness that a "Salmonella" infection causes, is characterized by nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever, and headache. The onset of its symptoms begins between six hours and 72 hours after the consumption of food