Diabetic Eggs Benedict Recipes

TRADITIONAL EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring 2 inches of water and the vinegar to a boil. Crack one egg into a glass. Reduce water to a simmer and pour egg into water in one quick motion. Quickly add remaining eggs. Let eggs cook for 4-5 minutes. The white should be firm but the yellow should be runny. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
• In a non-stick skillet heat the bacon until warm. Toast the English muffins until golden.
• For the sauce: Place yolks, water and lemon juice into blender. Blend for 1 minute. With blender running, pour butter through open hole of blender lid. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
• To assemble eggs benedict: Top each muffin with bacon and a poached egg. Pour warm sauce over and garnish with paprika and chopped parsley.
• Alternatives: Vegetarian: Substitute wilted spinach and a grilled tomato for the ham.

EGGS BENEDICT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Whisk eggs, 2 cups milk, green onions, onion powder, and salt together in a large bowl until well mixed.
• Layer half the Canadian bacon in the prepared baking dish. Spread English muffins over meat and top with remaining Canadian bacon. Pour egg mixture over casserole. Cover baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Sprinkle casserole with paprika; cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in preheated oven until eggs are nearly set, about 30 minutes; remove foil. Continue baking until eggs are completely set, about 15 more minutes.
• Whisk hollandaise sauce mix with 1 cup milk in a saucepan. Add margarine and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low, simmer, and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Drizzle sauce over casserole to serve.

DIABETIC EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• 1. In a small bowl,combine sour cream,milk and mustard. Set aside. Lightly grease a medium skillet. Half-fill the skillet with water. Bring water to boiling. Reduce heat to simmering (bubbles should begin to break the surface of the water).
• 2. Break one of the eggs into a small dish. Carefully slide egg into simmering water, holding the lip of the dish as close to the water as possible. Repeat with the remaining egg,allowing each egg an equal amount of space.
• 3. Simmer uncovered for 3-5 minutes or until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Meanwhile,place muffin halves (cut sides up) on a baking sheet. Broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Top muffin halves with ham and tomato slices.
• 4. Broil about 1 minute more or until toppings are heated through. To serve,use a slotted spoon to remove eggs from skillet. Place eggs on top of tomato slices. Spoon sauce over eggs.(if desired, sprinkle with chives)