Eggs Benedict Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Prepare Hollandaise sauce:.
  2. In top in double boiler, with wire whisk, beat egg yolks with 2 tbs. water just until blended.
  3. Cook over hot, not boiling, water, stirring constantly with whisk, until mixture begins to thicken. (This will take about 1 minute).
  4. Add butter to egg yolks, 1 piece at a time,beating after each addition until butter is melted and mixture is smooth before adding the next piece of butter.This takes about 5 minute in all.
  5. Hot water in double-boiler base should not boil or touch bottom of pan above.
  6. Remove double boiler top from hot water in base.
  7. Using a wire whisk, slowly beat in lemon juice, beating just u ntil sauce becomes thick as mayonnaise.
  8. Stir in 1/ teaspoons salt and cayenne.
  9. Place top of double boiler over warm water in base (not over heat on stove).
  10. Cover to keep warm.
  11. Poach eggs: Lightly butter cups of an egg poacher.
  12. Fill bottom of egg poacher 1/4 full of water.
  13. Add 1 teaspoons salt; bring water to a boil.
  14. Reduce heat to a simmer.
  15. Break one egg into a custard cup.
  16. Slip egg into poacher cup.
  17. Cook 3-5 minute to desired doneness.
  18. Loosen egg from cup with table knife.
  19. Place in bowl filled with very warm water.
  20. Repeat until all eggs are cooked.
  21. Spread muffins with butter; wrap ham in aluminum foil.
  22. Broil muffins and ham until muffins are browned and ham is hot.
  23. To serve: Place two muffin halves on each individual serving plate, buttered side up.
  24. Top each serving with 1 slice of ham and two well-drained poached eggs.
  25. Spoon 1/4 cup Hollandaise sauce over each serving and garnish with parsley, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 522.63 Kcal (2188 kJ)
Calories from fat 336.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.43g 58%
Cholesterol 555.77mg 185%
Sodium 1050.38mg 44%
Potassium 305.62mg 7%
Total Carbs 27.55g 9%
Sugars 1.38g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.87g 11%
Protein 22.71g 45%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 4.4mg 24%
Calcium 184.4mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 222.24 Kcal (930 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.92g 58%
Cholesterol 236.34mg 185%
Sodium 446.67mg 44%
Potassium 129.96mg 7%
Total Carbs 11.72g 9%
Sugars 0.58g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.22g 11%
Protein 9.66g 45%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 1.9mg 24%
Calcium 78.4mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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