Hollandaise eggs and ham is eggs Benedict reimagined for the Instant Pot — tender steamed eggs crowned with chopped ham and a spoonful of rich hollandaise. It is a 10-minute brunch that tastes like a special occasion.
Hollandaise Eggs and Ham
(Total Time: 10 MIN| Serves: 2)
Ingredients:
2 Eggs
2 tbsp. (30 ml) Hollandaise Sauce
2 Ham Slices, chopped
1 ½ cups plus 2 tbsp. (30 ml) Water
Directions:
- Pour 1 ½ cups water into your IP and lower the rack.
- Crack the eggs into 2 ramekins. Make sure to keep the yolks intact.
- Add a tablespoon of water on top.
- Place the ramekins in the IP and close the lid.
- Cook on STEAM for 2-3 minutes.
- Top with chopped ham and Hollandaise sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!
Per Serving (Calories 271 | Total Fats 16.2g | Net Carbs: 5.2g | Protein 25.3g |Fiber: 1.1g)
Pro Tips
- Crack each egg into its own ramekin and keep the yolks intact — the whole presentation depends on that golden center.
- Two to three minutes on STEAM is the window: pull them at 2 minutes for runny yolks, 3 for softly set.
- Warm the hollandaise and ham before topping so they do not cool the eggs down on contact.
- If you want a fuller plate, serve the eggs on a bed of wilted greens to catch the sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is hollandaise paleo?
Traditional hollandaise is egg yolks and butter, so it fits most paleo plates. Check your sauce for flour or starch thickeners if you are strict about it.
Can I steam more than two eggs at once?
Yes — add more ramekins in a single layer and add about a minute to the steam time so the pot has more mass to heat through.
How do I know when the eggs are done?
The whites should be fully set while the yolks still wobble slightly. Remember the eggs keep cooking from residual heat after you open the lid.
Can I make this ahead for a brunch crowd?
The ham and hollandaise can be prepped in advance, but steam the eggs fresh — they only take 2-3 minutes and are best warm and just-set.
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Ingredients
Method
- Pour 1 ½ cups water into your IP and lower the rack.
- Crack the eggs into 2 ramekins.
- Make sure to keep the yolks intact.
- Add a tablespoon of water on top.
- Place the ramekins in the IP and close the lid.
- Cook on STEAM for 2-3 minutes.
- Top with chopped ham and Hollandaise sauce.
- Serve and enjoy! Per Serving (Calories 271 | Total Fats 16.2g | Net Carbs: 5.2g | Protein 25.3g |Fiber: 1.1g)
