Eggs Benedict is a breakfast classic. Nutritious and delicious, this dish is one that you can be sure to find on any café menu.

Even better, it's not too difficult to make at home!

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• 1. Roasted Asparagus
• 2. Sweet and Spicy Twisted Bacon
• 3. Halloumi Fries
• 4. Sautéed Spinach
• 5. Skillet Breakfast Potatoes
• 6. Prosciutto and Melon
• 7. Smoked Salmon Sushi Roll-ups
• 8. Homemade French Croissants
• 9. Pancakes
• 10. Crab Cakes
• 11. Baked Beans
• 12. Sausages
• 13. Stuffed Tomatoes
• 14. Caramelized Mushrooms
• 15. Grits - Creamy Southern Style
• 16. Apple Spinach Salad
• 17. Frisee Salad
• 18. Ratatouille
• 19. Halloumi Quinoa & Pomegranate Salad
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If you swear by eggs benedict as the best breakfast option out there (as I do), you’ve probably noticed that it’s always served with a complimentary side. Maybe it’s a protein-rich option like meat or fish, or a handful of healthy greens.

Curious about what to eat with eggs benedict the next time you have it?

Today, I’ll be letting you in on all the best foods to pair with eggs benedict. Make sure to try them all!

1. Roasted Asparagus

Roasted asparagus is an easy favorite of mine, especially when served with eggs benedict.

This recipe balances natural tenderness, crispiness, and sweetness of asparagus with the tartness of lemon.

It also calls for parmesan — but if you don’t have it lying around, then I’ve got a secret tip for you: finely grate some lemon rind on top to achieve a wickedly zesty flavor!

This dish is equal parts tasty and easy to prepare! In just under 20 minutes, these bad boys are ready to serve hungry mouths.

2. Sweet and Spicy Twisted Bacon

You may have spotted this delight rising in popularity on TikTok. It’s certainly one that feels like a treat — especially when paired with our favorite breakfast!

Bacon is, of course, a match made in heaven with eggs benedict. However, this particular bacon recipe takes things to a whole new level.

To effectively achieve the desired crispiness of this dish, you’ll need an air fryer.

And to make things healthier, the recipe also uses coconut sugar and maple syrup as sweeteners instead of the usual refined sugar. These do an immense job of enhancing the taste to something you won’t soon forget!

3. Halloumi Fries

Like bacon, halloumi is another salty savior to your eggs benedict. But don’t think this is just some plain old halloumi — this recipe delivers it like you’ve never seen before!

Thin, crispy, breaded sticks of halloumi dipped into the runny yolk of your eggs, soaking up all the goodness of the hollandaise sauce? Sign me up!

Halloumi fries are a naughty (but very nice) side to your eggs benedict that the kids will especially enjoy! They’re also amazingly quick to whip up — only needing 5 minutes to prep and 8 minutes to cook.

4. Sautéed Spinach

What is eggs benedict traditionally served with? A hefty side of nutritious, sautéed spinach!

These two just make sense together, so it’s not surprising that spinach is served next to eggs benedict in cafes the world over.

This recipe is a bit different from the other options listed so far because it’s considerably healthier.

In fact, sautéed spinach is best served with eggs benedict and some crispy bacon to really round out the meal.

This recipe includes some tasty ingredients such as minced garlic, chili flakes, and freshly cracked black pepper. And for an extra special touch, add a generous squeeze of lemon juice!

This side takes only 15 minutes to cook, and I promise it’ll add a whole other dimension of taste and texture to your breakfast.

5. Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

Skillet breakfast potatoes take just a little bit longer than most of the other sides on this list, but you can cut your cooking time by half if you prepare it in advance!

For this recipe, I first boil the potatoes before they’re ready to be skillet-fried. If you want to prepare this dish like I do, just store your boiled potatoes in the fridge.

These little nuggets of goodness are crispy, salty, and super-duper-tasty. They’re also the perfect carbohydrate to soak up the yolk and sauce of eggs benedict. Yum!

6. Prosciutto and Melon

Looking to put a trendy twist on your typical breakfast? Try out prosciutto and melon!

This sweet and salty delight is an unusual match for eggs benedict — but somehow, it just works!

Aside from the flavorful treat, it’s also a great way to incorporate some fruit into your breakfast.

Prosciutto and melon are the perfect summertime side dish to your eggs benedict, as that’s the season when the classic Italian salad is generally served.

Fresh basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, and cracked black pepper are the other ingredients you’ll need to perfect this dish. All done in under 20 minutes!

7. Smoked Salmon Sushi Roll-ups

When I’m cooking to impress, I look no further than these smoked sushi salmon roll-ups for a sure-fire dinner table winner!

Salmon is a classic accompaniment to eggs benedict, especially with a generous serving of cream cheese.

This combination really takes things to the next level with its combination of all these elements and more, including fresh cucumber and nutrient-rich avocado.

Lemon juice, finely diced green onion, and “everything but the bagel” seasoning really bring this dish to life!

8. Homemade French Croissants

Eggs benedict traditionally includes two sides of a split English muffin. But when I feel like switching things up a little, I like trying eggs benedict à la Français!

You could either grab some fresh croissants from a local French bakery or — if you’re feeling clever — why not try your hand at baking them yourself?

You’ll want to start almost a full day in advance of serving breakfast as croissants take 21 hours to proof overnight and 1 ½ hours to prepare in the morning.

I admit it: making croissants is a little challenging, especially if it’s your first time. It requires some fine handiwork and an eye for detail, but I bet you’ve got what it takes to master the craft!

9. Pancakes

What is the best thing to serve with eggs benedict? If you ask my family, pancakes will always be their first thought!

These pancakes are so delicious, you won’t believe that they only take 15 minutes to prepare!

Though pancakes are often thought of as a sweet dish, serving them with eggs benedict makes for a savory snack that you won’t regret trying.

Another great thing about pancakes is that most pantries already have the basic ingredients stocked. That means that if you’re ever unsure what to serve with eggs benedict, pancakes are always a quick and easy option.

Just remember to always leave a little extra pancake mix in the bowl for later. With a little whipped cream and maple syrup, you’ve even got dessert covered!

10. Crab Cakes

Seafood and eggs benedict are a fabulous pair, so it’s no surprise that crab cakes go perfectly as a side with eggs benedict.

Something about that crispy, salty crab cake alongside the zesty hollandaise sauce is simply unbeatable!

These delights take 40 minutes to prepare and require an additional hour to set in the fridge. Thinly diced celery and chopped parsley add fresh flavors and beautiful colors to the mix. Dig in!

11. Baked Beans

My family loves this English classic on our breakfast plates, so it makes perfect sense that we’d serve baked beans with our eggs benedict!

Baked beans are a favorite comfort food of mine — they’re just so warm, savory, and saucy. They also work perfectly with soft poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, and steamy English muffins.

With this recipe, you can create your own baked beans that you can switch up to suit your personal tastes!

12. Sausages

Sausages are an obvious match that we simply can’t omit. Pork, lamb, or just about any type will work like magic when served next to eggs benedict!

Here’s my secret to the best-tasting sausages: prepare them on a hot griddle or skillet! Sear the meat a little to bring out a charred and savory quality that I’m sure will quickly become your favorite.

Place the cooked sausages atop of your English muffins before layering the poached eggs on top. Finish with a generous slathering of hollandaise sauce and some finely chopped chives — and voila!

13. Stuffed Tomatoes

You might consider this side dish as more of a dinner accompaniment, but once you try it next to eggs benedict, you’ll find that it’s the perfect breakfast dish too!

These Greek stuffed tomatoes are filled to the brim with minced beef, spices, and herbs. It also requires a whole lot of garlic — and then some more for luck! Throw in some red onion for that extra kick.

These take about two hours to prepare, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time in the morning. To cut out the stress entirely, you can even do some preparations the night before!

14. Caramelized Mushrooms

Mushrooms are the perfect breakfast food to serve next to eggs benedict. In particular, this recipe brings out the best of this ingredient through the magic of caramelization.

Butter and garlic add an incredibly rich flavor to this dish, which makes for a gorgeous combination with the equally rich hollandaise sauce.

These elements are well-balanced by the English muffins and soft poached eggs. Anyone hungry for breakfast?

15. Grits - Creamy Southern Style

You might’ve already tried this creamy and cozy Southern favorite, but have you paired it with eggs benedict before? Don’t raise those eyebrows yet — wait till you try them together!

Grits are so easy to make and use ingredients you probably already have lying around. All you need to do is boil water, milk, butter, and salt before pouring in your choice of quick grits.

Frequent stirring is the most important factor to prevent burning your grits, and to get that oh-so-delicious texture. And when you top it off with some rich eggs benedict? Now that’s the ultimate breakfast combo!

16. Apple Spinach Salad

Craving something on the healthy-yet-filling side? Whip up some spinach apple salad to go with your eggs benedict!

Crisp, fresh spinach, chunky slices of a juicy apple (or two!), and some crunchy walnuts make this salad a wonderful treat for your tastebuds.

Tangy, zesty vinaigrette dressing ties everything together beautifully — making it a unique pairing to eggs benedict you’re sure to love!

17. Frisee Salad

Frisee salad already comes with poached eggs, so elevate the experience even more by throwing in some English muffins and a generous serving of hollandaise sauce!

A satisfying meal by itself, Frisee salad combines fresh lettuce, lardons crisped to perfection, and dressing that packs a flavorful punch. Poached eggs sitting on top are like icing on a cake.

Rich, lemony hollandaise sauce melds with the rest of the ingredients, and a side of English muffins turns the salad into a complete meal. It’s a food pairing idea you simply have to try!

18. Ratatouille

Is eggs benedict good for breakfast? Well, if you eat it with this warm medley of seasonal vegetables, then the answer is a big yes!

Ratatouille is summer goodness turned into a meal. It’s made entirely of fruits and veggies like potatoes, eggplants, zucchini, and tomatoes, so it’s guaranteed to be popping with flavor and nutrition!

Scoop a spoonful after taking a bite from your eggs benedict and feel your taste buds come to life!

19. Halloumi Quinoa & Pomegranate Salad

If you’re wondering what goes with eggs benedict — especially something that’s more unique — make sure to try this salad!

Quinoa is a protein-rich superfood that pairs really well with grilled halloumi cheese and slightly sweet pomegranate seeds. It’s no wonder this salad is considered a top-tier meal to celebrate the coming of spring.

Pairing it with eggs benedict might be a bit unconventional, but you’ll soon realize that you made the right choice!

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