Bastardized Eggs Benedict Recipes

CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Prepare Hollandaise sauce according to directions below. Set aside while poaching eggs.
• Stovetop Poaching Method: Fill saucepan with about 3 inches (8 cm) of water. Add a splash of vinegar. Heat until water simmers gently. Break cold egg into small dish or saucer. Holding dish just above simmering water, gently slip egg into water. Repeat for remaining eggs. Cook in barely simmering water until whites are set and yolks are cooked as desired, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove eggs with slotted spoon and drain well on paper towel.
• Microwave Poaching Method: Pour ⅓ cup (75 mL) water into small deep bowl. Bring to boil on High (100% power). Break eggs, one at a time, and slip into water. Pierce yolk membranes with fork. Cover with plastic wrap, leaving small steam vent. Cook until whites are set and yolk are cooked as desired, 40 to 60 seconds. Let stand, covered, for 1 minute. Remove eggs from bowl and drain well on paper towel.
• Top each English muffin half with slice of back bacon, a poached egg and 2 tbsp (30 mL) Hollandaise sauce.
• Hollandaise Sauce
• Stovetop Method: In top of double boiler, whisk together butter, egg yolks, lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Cook over simmering water, stirring constantly until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Microwave Method: In 4-cup (1 L) glass measure, whisk together butter, egg yolks, lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Gradually add melted butter into yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Microwave on Medium (50% power) until sauce thickens, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk halfway through and at end of cooking to produce a smooth sauce. Serve warm.

EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• To Make Hollandaise: Fill the bottom of a double boiler part-way with water. Make sure that water does not touch the top pan. Bring water to a gentle simmer. In the top of the double boiler, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon water.
• Add the melted butter to egg yolk mixture 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time while whisking yolks constantly. If hollandaise begins to get too thick, add a teaspoon or two of hot water. Continue whisking until all butter is incorporated. Whisk in salt, then remove from heat. Place a lid on pan to keep sauce warm.
• Preheat oven on broiler setting. To Poach Eggs: Fill a large saucepan with 3 inches of water. Bring water to a gentle simmer, then add vinegar. Carefully break eggs into simmering water, and allow to cook for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Yolks should still be soft in center. Remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon and set on a warm plate
• While eggs are poaching, brown the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and toast the English muffins on a baking sheet under the broiler.
• Spread toasted muffins with softened butter, and top each one with a slice of bacon, followed by one poached egg. Place 2 muffins on each plate and drizzle with hollandaise sauce. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve immediately.

SCRAMBLED EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and pepper with wire whisk or fork until well blended.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Pour egg mixture into skillet. As mixture begins to set on bottom and side, gently lift cooked portion with pancake turner so thin, uncooked portion can flow to bottom of skillet (avoid constant stirring). Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until eggs are thickened throughout but still moist and fluffy.
• In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave hollandaise sauce on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes or until hot; cover tightly to keep warm.
• On large microwavable plate, place Canadian bacon slices in single layer. Microwave on High 45 to 60 seconds or until warm.
• Place 2 toasted muffin halves on each plate. Top each muffin half with slice of Canadian bacon, about 1/3 cup eggs and 2 tablespoons hollandaise sauce.

EASY EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Blend soup and milk. Heat.
• Meanwhile, place a slice of ham on each piece of muffin half or toast; top with poached egg.
• Pour sauce over eggs .
• Sprinkle with minced parsley.

SCRAMBLED EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Mix sauce as directed on package in 2-cup glass measure.
• Microwave uncovered on high (100%), 1 minute; stir.
• Microwave until mixture boils and thickens, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
• Cover and microwave bacon on high (100%) on high (100%) until hot, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
• Beat eggs in 1-quart casserole.
• Beat in milk, green pepper, salt and pepper.
• Cover and microwave on high (100%) 2 minutes; stir.
• Cover and microwave until eggs are set but still moist, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
• Place muffins, cut sides up on serving plate.
• Top each with bacon slices and large spoonful of eggs; spoon sauce over eggs.
• Microwave uncovered on high (100%) until hot, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.

EASY EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Warm meat of your choice in oven or microwave and keep warm.
• Combine beaten eggs, 1/4 cup milk and salt and pepper to taste. Scramble this mixture in a large skillet; keep warm.
• Melt butter in medium saucepan. Stir in flour and cook until smooth, about 1 minute. Add milk and a dash of salt and pepper; cook and stir until thick and smooth. Add cheese and remove from heat. Stir until cheese is melted and blended.
• Place one slice of meat of your choice on each muffin half and top with scrambled eggs and cheese sauce.

BASTARDIZED EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Thouroughly mix the brown mustard and creamy horseradish.
• Fry eggs in skillet of choice, sunny side up. Salt and pepper to taste, while frying.
• While eggs are frying, toast and butter the english muffin halves.
• Spread a think layer of mustard sauce on each english muffin half.
• place eggs on top of english muffin halves.

NORWEGIAN EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Bring water to just under boiling in a large pot. Add vinegar. Crack eggs, one at a time, into water; simmer approximately 2 minutes or until the egg whites turn all white. Remove from water; place on paper towels to dry.
• Place spinach, salmon and egg on each slice of toast. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Nap with hollandaise sauce.
• Serve while egg is hot.

EGGS BENEDICT QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spread pie crust over 9-inch pie dish.
• Sprinkle Canadian bacon and scallions over bottom of pie crust.
• Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper and mustard powder together and pour into pie dish.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until set.
• Let cool while you prepare the hollandaise: Add yolks, lemon juice and mustard to a blender and blend until smooth.
• With the blender running, add the hot melted butter to the egg yolk mixture and blend until thick.
• Drizzle the sauce over the quiche and garnish with chopped chives.