Florentine Eggs Benedict Recipes

FLORENTINE EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• for eggs, place water in a 1 quart microwave-safe casserole.
• Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 or 3 minutes or until boiling.
• Gently break eggs into water. Prick each yold and white. Cover with waxed paper; cook on high for 2 minutes. Let eggs stand, covered, while preparing sauce.
• For sauce, in a 1 quart microwave-safe bowl, stir together yogurt, mayonnaise dressing, cornstarch, mustard, and red pepper; stir in milk.
• Cook uncovered, on hight for 2 or 3 minutes or until slightly thickened and bubbly, stirring after every minute.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. cover; set aside.
• Arrange bread slices or muffin halves on a large microwave-safe plate.
• Top each with one slice of tomato, 3 spinich leaves, and 1/4 of the turkey.
• With a slotted spoon, remove eggs from water; place on top of the turkey slices.
• Spoon some sauce over each serving.
• Cook, uncovered, on high, for 1 or 2 minutes or just until heated through.

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.

FLORENTINE EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Microwave cream cheese spread, milk, lemon zest, juice, pepper and garlic powder in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 20 sec.; stir.
• Top muffin halves with bacon, tomatoes, spinach and eggs.
• Serve topped with cream cheese sauce.