Crepes Benedict With Slow Poached Eggs Recipe 425 Recipes

CREPES BENEDICT WITH SLOW-POACHED EGGS RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• 1 In blender or food processor, combine flour, salt, eggs, milk, 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the butter and herbs; process until smooth. Transfer to a pitcher or large measuring cup and cover. Let sit for 1 hour or refrigerated for up to 2 days. 2 Heat an 8-inch (20-cm) nonstick or well-seasoned crepe pan over medium heat. Brush with some of the remaining butter. Stir batter. Pour a scant ¼ cup (50 mL) of the batter into the pan, while tilting it so that the batter covers the bottom of the pan in a thin layer; cook for 1 minute, or until bottom is golden. Flip and cook for 30 seconds. Transfer crepe to a plate and repeat with remaining butter and batter to make 12 crepes. (The crepes can be made ahead and stored, covered between layers of waxed paper in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and frozen for up to 1 month.) 3 For slow-poached eggs, fill a large saucepan fitted with a metal steamer and thermometer with water. Bring water to simmer over low heat until it reaches 140° to 145°F (60° to 62°C). (The water will be the temperature of a hot bath.) Use a ladle to gently add eggs to the water, 1 at a time. Watching often to maintain temperature, cook egg for 45 minutes. Remove from heat. Use eggs as needed. They can be cooled and kept refrigerated for up to 4 days. Warm in hot water before using. 4 In large skillet, cook peameal bacon over medium heat until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. 5 To make sauce, whisk egg yolks with water in a metal bowl fitted over a saucepan of simmering water over medium-low heat. Slowly pour in melted butter while whisking, being careful that it doesn't get too hot and scramble the eggs. Whisk in lemon juice, salt and cayenne pepper until smooth and thick. Remove from heat and keep warm by keeping the sauce in a warm water bath and whisking occasionally. 6 Divide a slice of bacon over each crepe. Crack eggs into a custard cup. Use a spoon to transfer eggs, discarding any loose liquid, on top of each slice of bacon. Fold in sides of crepe and gently roll to enclose filling (like a burrito). Transfer 2 crepes to each plate and top with warm sauce. Serve immediately.

SLOW-POACHED EGGS

Steps:

• Fit a large pot with a rack and fill with water. Place over lowest possible heat.
• Heat water to between 140 and 145 degrees; add eggs to pot. Cook eggs 40 to 45 minutes, checking temperature regularly; add ice cubes if water gets too hot.
• Use eggs immediately or transfer to an ice-water bath to chill. Drain, and transfer to refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Warm eggs under piping hot tap water for 1 minute before using.
• To serve eggs, crack them, one at a time, into small individual saucers. The thin white should not be firm or solid. Carefully pour off loosest part of white before serving.

CREPES BENEDICT WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare hollandaise sauce: Separate eggs; reserve egg whites for the filling. Combine egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon, and hot pepper sauce in a blender. Cover and blend for 5 seconds. Set blender on high speed and pour in melted butter in a thin stream; it should thicken almost immediately. Place the blender container in a pan of hot tap water to keep sauce warm until needed.
• Mix flour, milk, warm water, 3 eggs, and sugar for crepes together in a bowl. Whisk in melted butter until smooth.
• Heat a 6- to 8-inch nonstick pan over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup crepe batter into the hot pan; tilt and swirl the pan to coat with batter. Cook until edges are browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Pick up the edge with a fork, grab with both hands, peel, and flip crepe over in one motion. You may use a spatula but be careful not to smash the crepe as it's delicate. Cook until the other side is browned, about 2 minutes more. Remove crepe and set aside in a warmer, oven, or double boiler to keep warm while you cook remaining crepes.
• Prepare filling: Spray a large skillet with cooking spray; warm over medium-high heat. Whisk reserved egg whites with 4 eggs; pour into the skillet. Cook and stir until eggs are set, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate.
• Heat ham in the same skillet until warm.
• Put some eggs and ham in each crepe. Roll them up and serve 2 per person with hollandaise drizzled on top.

POACHED EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Poached Eggs:
• Fill a 12-inch skillet nearly to the rim with water. Add the vinegar, 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
• While water comes to a simmer cook the bacon in a 12-inch fry pan over medium heat until well-browned on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
• When water comes to a simmer crack an egg into a cup and carefully slide it into the hot poaching liquid. Quickly repeat with remaining eggs. Using a slotted spoon carefully corral the white of each egg around its yolk. Poach the eggs, turning them occasionally with a slotted spoon, until the whites are firm or to the desired degree of doneness, 3 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the eggs and transfer to a kitchen towel. Lightly dab the eggs with the towel to remove any excess water.
• Hollandaise Sauce:
• While eggs are poaching blend the egg yolks and lemon juice together in a blender until smooth and frothy, about 10 seconds. With the blender running, very slowly drizzle in half the butter until the mixture is quite thick, about 1 1/2 minutes. Blend in 2 teaspoons of hot water. Continue to slowly blend in the remaining butter, about 1 minute. Blend in additional hot water, 1 teaspoon at a time, as needed until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Stir in the cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Assemble:
• Arrange the English muffins on individual plates and top with bacon. When the eggs are cooked, place them on top of the bacon, pour the hollandaise sauce over the eggs and garnish with the chives.

EGGS BENEDICT FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Prepare Hollandaise: Whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, and pepper in a pan over low heat. Add 1/2 of the butter and continue to whisk until the butter is melted and incorporated. Add remaining butter and salt and whisk until melted. Sprinkle in paprika. Turn heat off and cover with a lid to keep warm.
• Fill a large saucepan with 5 to 8 inches of water and bring to a gentle simmer. Add vinegar and reduce heat to low. Carefully break eggs into the simmering water and cook until whites are firm and the yolks have thickened but are not hard, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon, dab on a kitchen towel to remove excess water, and place onto a warm plate.
• While the eggs are poaching heat ham in a skillet over medium-high heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes, microwave spinach sprinkled with a little water on a plate for 30 seconds, and toast English muffins.
• Spread butter on toasted muffins. Top each half with a slice of ham, some spinach, and a poached egg. Drizzle with a healthy helping of Hollandaise and serve immediately.

EGG, HAM AND CHEESE CREPES BENEDICT

Steps:

• Prepare the Hollandaise sauce.
• In a bowl whisk together the eggs, whipping cream, a couple drops of Tabasco sauce (or to taste) salt and pepper.
• Heat butter in skillet until hot, sizzling and lightly browned.
• Add in the eggs and grated Swiss cheese; scramble to light and fluffy (do not over cook the eggs, as they will cook more in the oven).
• Lay out the crepes, then top with 1-2 slices of ham.
• Divide the egg mixture evenly on top of the ham slices.
• Roll up the crepes and place in a buttered baking dish.
• Brush the rolled crepes with melted butter.
• Place in a 350 degree oven.
• Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Place 1-2 crepes on a plate and drizzle with prepared Hollandaise sauce.
• Serve immediately.
• Delicious!