Best Artichoke Benedict Recipes

ARTICHOKE & SPINACH EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Prepare sauce mix according to package directions. Set aside and keep warm., Using a sharp knife, cut stems from artichokes. Remove and discard outer leaves, leaving each artichoke bottom exposed. Cut off tops 1/2-in. above artichoke bottoms and discard. With a grapefruit spoon, carefully remove the fuzzy centers and discard. Place artichoke bottoms in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender., Place 2-3 in. of water in a large skillet with high sides. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer. Holding the cup close to the surface of the water, slip each egg into water. Cook, uncovered, until whites are completely set and yolks are still soft, about 4 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute green onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add the spinach, lemon juice, salt and pepper; heat through. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted., With a slotted spoon, lift each egg out of the water. On each artichoke bottom, place 1/3 cup spinach mixture, a poached egg and 1/3 cup sauce. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve immediately.

ARTICHOKE BENEDICT

Steps:

• Preparing Artichokes.
• Wash artichokes under cold running water.
• Cut off stems at base and remove small bottom leaves.
• Stand artichokes upright in deep saucepan large enough to hold snugly.
• Add 1 teaspoon salt and two to three inches boiling water.
• (Lemon juice, herbs, garlic powder or onion powder may be added, if desired).
• Cover and boil gently 35 to 45 minutes or until base can be pierced easily with fork.
• (Add a little more boiling water, if needed).
• Turn artichokes upside down to drain.
• Artichoke Benedict.
• Brown Canadian bacon slices in skillet.
• Poach eggs in boiling, salted water.
• Spread leaves of artichoke open like flower petals.
• Remove center petals and fuzzy centers from artichokes and discard.
• Place bacon slices into artichoke centers, covering bottom, and top with poached eggs.
• Holladnaise Sauce.
• In small saucepan, heat together egg yolks, water and lemon juice.
• Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, until yolk mixture bubbles at edges.
• Stir in butter, 1 piece at a time, until melted and sauce is thickened.
• Stir paprika, red pepper and salt to taste.
• Remove from heat.
• Spoon over eggs.

ARTICHOKE EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Wash the artichokes. Cut off the stems at the base, and remove the small bottom leaves. Stand the artichokes upright in a deep saucepan filled with 2 to 3 inches of salted water. Cover and boil gently, 35 to 45 minutes. Turn the artichokes upside down to drain. Spread the artichoke leaves open like flower petals. With a spoon, carefully remove the center petals and the fuzzy center from the artichoke bottoms and discard. Keep the artichokes warm. Brown the Canadian bacon in a skillet, and poach the eggs in boiling salted water. Place a bacon slice in each artichoke. Top with a poached egg and 2 tablespoons of Mock Hollandaise Sauce. Serve immediately. Instructions In a 1-cup microwavable liquid measure, combine the egg substitute and the spread. Microwave on low (20 percent) for 1 minute, stirring once halfway through cooking, until the spread is softened. Stir the lemon juice and mustard into the egg substitute mixture. Microwave on low for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until thickened. Stir in the pepper. If the mixture curdles, transfer to a blender and process on low speed for 30 seconds, until smooth.

ARTICHOKE BENEDICT

Steps:

• Prepare artichokes: Wash artichokes under cold running water. Pull off lower petals which are small or discolored. Cut stems close to base (using a stainless knife to prevent discoloration). Cut off top quarter and tips of petals, if desired. Plunge into acidified water (1 Tbsp vinegar or lemon juice per quart of water) to preserve color.
• Brown Canadian bacon slices in skillet. Poach eggs in boiling, salted water.
• Spread leaves of artichoke open like flower petals. Remove center petals and fuzzy centers from artichokes and discard. Place bacon slices into artichoke centers, covering bottom, and top with poached eggs. Spoon on Hollandaise Sauce and serve immediately.
• Hollandaise Sauce: In small saucepan, heat together egg yolks, water and lemon juice. Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, until yolk mixture bubbles at edges.
• Stir in butter, 1 piece at a time, until melted and sauce is thickened. Stir in paprika and cayenne pepper; remove from heat. Serve warm. Cover and chill if not used immediately. Makes 3/4 cup
• TIP: Always use a stainless-steel knife and a stainless-steel or glass pot. Iron or aluminum will turn artichokes an unappetizing blue or black. For the same reason, never let aluminum foil come in contact with artichokes.