Eggs Benedict For 2 Recipes

SMOKED SALMON EGGS BENEDICT FOR TWO

Steps:

• Fill the bottom of a double boiler partway with water. Make sure the water does not touch the top pan. Bring to a gentle simmer. Whisk egg yolks, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper together in the top of the double boiler. Add melted butter 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time, whisking constantly until fully combined. Remove from heat and cover the Hollandaise.
• Fill a large saucepan with 3 inches of water and bring to a gentle simmer. Add vinegar. Crack an egg into a small bowl then gently slip egg into the simmering water, holding the bowl just above the surface of water. Repeat with remaining eggs. Cook eggs until the whites are firm and the yolks have thickened but still soft in the centers, 2 1/2 to 3 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.
• Toast and butter the English muffins. Divide between two plates and top with smoked salmon. Place the poached eggs on top and cover with the Hollandaise sauce.

EGGS BENEDICT (SORT OF) FOR 2

Steps:

• Grease 2 - 8 oz. ramekins; set aside.
• Cube toasted English muffins and place one in each ramekin to fill half way.
• Sprinkle muffins with a large pinch of cheese.
• Place a slice of Canadian bacon on next and top with more cheese.
• Beat eggs slightly; add milk and seasoning to taste.
• Divide among ramekins.
• Cover and place in refrigerator overnight.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Spoon Creamy Hollandaise Sauce on top and sprinkle with paprika before serving.

EGGS BENEDICT FOR 2

Steps:

• Heat water (1 1/2 to 2 inches) in saucepan or skillet to boiling; reduce heat to simmer.
• Break eggs, 1 at a time, into custard cup or saucer; holding cup or saucer close to surface of water, slip egg into water.
• Cook until eggs reach desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes.
• While eggs cook, prepare hollandaise sauce as directed on package.
• Place slice of ham on each muffin half, then top with an egg and half the hollandaise sauce.
• The sauce is also great on asparagus or steamed broccoli, use your imagination.

EGGS BENEDICT CUPS FOR TWO

Steps:

• Coat two 8-oz. ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray; line each with a slice of bread. Layer with cheese, onion, Canadian bacon, garlic powder and basil. Pour eggs into cups. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°., In a small saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in sauce mix; gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Gently remove bread cups to serving plates; serve with hollandaise sauce and parsley.

EGGS BENEDICT FOR 2

Steps:

• FOR THE EGGS BENEDICT: Broil muffins until lightly browned. Top each muffin half with a poached egg, and cover with hollandaise sauce. Yield: 2 servings.
• FOR THE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE: Beat egg yolks in top of DOUBLE BOILER; gradually add lemon juice to egg yolks, stirring constantly. Add about ONE-THIRD of butter to egg mixture; cook over hot (not boiling) water, stirring constantly, until butter melts.
• Add another third of butter, stirring constantly; as sauce thickens, stir in remaining butter. Stir in salt and cayenne; cook until thickened. Yield: about 1/2 cup.
• Southern Living.