Eggs Benny Recipes

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.

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 BENNY

Steps:

• Sauce (while sauce is cooking, prepare/heat the other ingredients):.
• In a sauce pot, over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in all the flour, blending well.
• Mix the milk and cream, slowly add to the sauce pot, whisking to totally blend (time to poach those eggs!).
• Add the lemon juice and cayenne pepper.
• Add the grated cheese, blending well. (more cheese can be added for a 'cheesier' flavor if desired. Keep in mind that the cheese will further thicken the sauce.).
• Do not allow the mixture to boil or even come close. Lower the temperature as necessary.
• Cook to thicken sauce to desired consistency. Sauce will further thicken as it sits.
• Heat the ham slices (fry lightly, steam or nuke).
• Add the chopped shallot to the spinach & mix well, heating through.
• Place 1/2 English muffin on each plate, topping it 1st with a ham slice, then 1/4 c spinach mixture, topping that with a poached egg and finally with sauce, then sprinkle with fresh ground pepper.
• Serve hot!
• Keeping a well warmed oven will give you a place to keep things hot 'til you are ready to serve.

SHORT RIBS EGGS BENNY

Steps:

• Sprinkle the short ribs with salt and pepper. Melt the butter in a large, wide pot over medium-high heat. Working in two batches, cook the short ribs until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes per batch. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
• Add the celery, carrots and onions to the pot and saute until beginning to soften and brown, about 5 minutes. Add the red wine, beef stock, sherry, garlic, bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Add salt and pepper to taste. Return the browned short ribs to the pot in a single layer, propping them up on their sides. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 1 hour.
• Turn the short ribs with tongs and continue simmering, covered, until the short ribs are tender and the sauce is very thick, up to 12 hours, turning occasionally and rearranging the ribs in the pot to prevent sticking. When the meat is beginning to fall off the bone, turn off the heat, uncover the pot and let cool for 30 minutes.
• Transfer the short ribs to a work surface and separate the meat from the bones; discard the bones. Cut the meat into 3/4- to 1-inch pieces, trimming any fat. Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs from the pot and skim the fat from the sauce. Return the meat to the pot and keep warm.
• To assemble: Place the toasted English muffin halves on plates. Top each muffin half with 6 ounces of short ribs and a poached egg, then cover with hollandaise and garnish with sauteed arugula.

POTATO TOT EGGS BENNY

Steps:

• For the tots: Preheat your oven according to the frozen potato tots' package directions. Place the frozen potato tots on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with the spice mix. Bake the frozen potato tots according to the package directions.
• For the poached eggs: Line a plate with paper towel. Place a skillet with 2 inches of water over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, crack one egg into a fine mesh sieve and gently jiggle it around a little to remove any runny egg white. Transfer the egg gently into a heatproof bowl and continue with the remaining eggs.
• Add the vinegar to the simmering water and gently tip each egg into the water. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the white is set and the yolk is done to your liking. Use a slotted spoon to scoop the eggs out of the water. Place them gently onto the paper-towel-lined plate and set aside.
• For the hollandaise: Add the egg yolks to a blender along with the lemon juice, salt and cayenne, if using. Blend just to combine. Melt the butter in a saucepan or in a microwave until it is fully melted and starting to bubble and spit. Remove the vent cap from the blender and with the blender running, very slowly stream in the hot butter. Taste and season with a little more salt and/or lemon, if needed.
• To serve, divide the potatoes among four plates and top with smoked salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise and chives. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
• Combine the paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne in a small bowl. Save any extra spice mix for spicing up chicken, pork, beans and anything else you can think of!