Çılbır Eggs Benedict Fusion (Printable)

Silky poached eggs over garlicky yogurt with spiced butter and fresh herbs, ideal for elegant brunch occasions.

# What You Need:

→ Yogurt Base

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (8 fl oz)
02 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
03 - 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
04 - 1/4 tsp sea salt

→ Eggs

05 - 4 large eggs
06 - 1 tbsp white vinegar (for poaching water)

→ Spiced Butter

07 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter (1.5 oz)
08 - 1 tsp Aleppo pepper (or 1/2 tsp smoked paprika + pinch of chili flakes)
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin

→ Assembly

10 - 2 English muffins, split and lightly toasted
11 - Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or chives) for garnish
12 - Black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated garlic, chopped herbs, and salt in a medium bowl. Spread mixture evenly over the cut sides of each toasted English muffin half and set aside.
02 - Bring a medium saucepan of water to a gentle simmer and add white vinegar. Crack each egg into a small bowl then carefully slide into simmering water. Poach for 3 to 4 minutes until whites are set and yolks remain soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels.
03 - Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add Aleppo pepper and ground cumin, swirling until fragrant and butter begins to foam, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
04 - Place two muffin halves on each plate. Spoon a generous dollop of yogurt mixture onto each, then top with a poached egg.
05 - Drizzle spiced butter over the eggs. Garnish with fresh herbs and grind black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, which means you can actually make it on a weekday morning.
  • The yogurt base is so versatile that you'll start making it for everything from roasted vegetables to crispy potatoes.
  • It feels fancy enough to serve guests, but tastes like comfort food.
02 -
  • The yogurt needs to be at room temperature, or it'll shock the warm egg and the whole thing won't come together as a cohesive bite.
  • Overcooking the eggs even by 30 seconds ruins the magic—the yolk needs to run slightly and find that yogurt underneath.
03 -
  • Room-temperature yogurt is non-negotiable—cold yogurt will steal heat from your poached egg and ruin the whole magic.
  • If you're poaching eggs for the first time, know that fresh eggs poach cleaner than old ones, and a gentle simmer beats a rolling boil every single time.
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