MAKE-AHEAD EGGS BENEDICT
Everyone's favorite brunch, complete with toasty English muffins, a perfectly poached egg, & luscious homemade hollandaise sauce! This easy eggs benedict recipe is perfect for ordinary weekends & special occasion brunches alike. With a make-ahead approach & lots of easy tips (like poaching eggs in advance & prepping hollandaise in a blender), homemade eggs benedict has never been simpler to make at home!
Provided by Jess Larson
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- to 400 degrees F, ensuring the oven racks are positioned in the top & bottom third of the oven. Line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy clean up & set aside.
- Arrange the bacon on one prepared baking sheet & set aside. Place asparagus on a second prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, & toss to coat. Place bacon & asparagus in the oven to bake & roast for 25-30 minutes, until the asparagus is tender with crispy edges & the bacon is crisp. Remove from the oven & set aside.
- Increase heat to 450 degrees F. Brush the remaining 2-3 tablespoons olive oil over the surface of the English muffins. Transfer to the oven to toast for 5-10 minutes, until golden brown & crisp around the edges. Remove from the oven & set aside.
- Add the water & vinegar to a large pot or saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Crack the eggs into 8 individual ramekins or small bowls. For prettier poached eggs with fewer wispy whites, crack the eggs into a fine mesh sieve & swirl to strain off the looser, liquidy whites. Set aside. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with cold water & a handful of ice cubes. Set aside.
- Gently swirl the water into a gentle vortex (note - the water does not need to vigorously swirl, but it does need to have just a little bit of movement) and slide an egg into the center of the vortex. Cook 2-3 minutes, gently stirring occasionally to keep the water moving, until the white is set & the yolk is soft. Use a slotted spoon to carefully transfer the egg to the prepared water bath. Repeat with the remaining eggs. You can poach 2-3 eggs at a time, but take things as slow as you need to ensure the eggs hold their shape & cook properly.
- Carefully transfer the cooled poached eggs to an airtight container & submerge in water. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, gently lower eggs into hot water from the tap. Set aside for 1-2 minutes, until warmed through. Serve immediately.
- Add butter to a liquid measuring cup. Microwave for 60-90 seconds, until melted & very warm. Set aside.
- Add the egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt & desired seasonings to a small food processor or blender. Blend about 30 seconds. The mixture should be very well incorporated & pale yellow in color. With the blender/food processor running, very slowly stream in the hot, melted butter until the hollandaise sauce is creamy, emulsified, & has reached your desired consistency. For a thicker hollandaise, use 6-8 tablespoons butter. For a thinner hollandaise, use 8-10 tablespoons butter.
- Transfer hollandaise to an airtight jar or container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. To reheat, transfer hollandaise to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring well between increments, until the sauce is warm.
- Top each toasted English muffin with toppings of choice (crispy bacon, roasted asparagus, thinly sliced prosciutto, smoked salmon, etc.). Place a poached egg on top. Finish with a spoonful of hollandaise sauce & garnish as desired with cracked pepper, fresh herbs, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 Assembled Eggs Benedict Each, Calories 498 calories, Sugar 0.5 g, Sodium 895.1 mg, Fat 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24 g, Cholesterol 517.5 mg
EGGS BENEDICT CASSEROLE
This decadent and beautiful casserole is perfect for a brunch or holiday breakfast. English muffins are soaked in a custard and baked along with Canadian bacon, then topped with poached eggs and lemony hollandaise before serving.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10h25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the casserole: Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with the butter.
- Split the English muffins open. Shingle the English muffins split-sides up in the baking dish in 2 rows, alternating tops and bottoms. Place 1 slice of Canadian bacon in between each piece.
- Whisk together the milk, cream, nutmeg, salt, pepper and eggs in a medium bowl until well combined. Pour the custard over the top of the English muffins, then cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or up to overnight. (See Cook's Note.)
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the casserole dish and replace with foil. Bake 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake until the casserole is set and the English muffins and bacon have browned on the edges, an additional 30 minutes.
- For the hollandaise sauce: Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the yolks, lemon juice, salt and cayenne to a blender and blend for 1 minute. With the blender running, pour the melted butter very slowly through the open hole of the blender lid.
- For the poached eggs: Fill a large saucepan with 2 quarts water. Add the vinegar and bring to a steady simmer over medium-high heat.
- Crack 4 eggs into small cups or glasses. (If your simmering water has reduced too much, add a bit more water and bring back to a steady simmer.) Slip the eggs into the water in one quick motion. Poach the eggs until the whites are firm but the yolks are still runny, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel. Repeat with 4 more eggs.
- Arrange 4 eggs on each side of the baked casserole. Drizzle the hollandaise sauce over the top and sprinkle with the chives. Serve while still warm with extra hollandaise sauce on the side. (If the sauce has thickened too much, whisk it with a tablespoon of water.)
BAKED EGGS BENEDICT CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ham, eggs, egg yolks, white vinegar, butter, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, english muffins
Provided by Tasty
Categories Breakfast
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Egg Cups: Grease a large muffin tin. Place a slice of ham in each tin, then crack an egg over each slice of ham. Cover with tin foil, then bake at 350˚F (175˚C) for 8-10 minutes (eight minutes if you like your yolk very runny).
- Hollandaise sauce: Fill the bottom of a double boiler part-way with water. Make sure that the water doesn't touch the top bowl. Bring water to a gentle simmer. In the top of the double boiler, whisk together three egg yolks and ½ tsp white vinegar until well mixed.
- Slowly pour the melted butter in the egg yolk mixture, a little at a time, while constantly whisking. If you pour too much too quickly without whisking, the mixture might not thicken or mix properly. If the hollandaise gets too thick, add a teaspoon or two of hot water. Continue whisking until all the butter is incorporated.
- Remove from heat, whisk in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place a toasted English muffin half down, layer the ham and egg cup on top of the English muffin, then drizzle your hollandaise sauce over the egg.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 1 gram
MAKE-AHEAD EGGS BENEDICT CASSEROLE
This clever egg bake takes its flavor and ingredient cues from classic Eggs Benedict-think English muffins, Canadian bacon, eggs, herbs and hollandaise. We simply cut out the fuss of making individual servings in favor of a crowd-friendly casserole format. It might just be the most impressive breakfast casserole ever-and it can even be made ahead!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 3h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat eggs, Bisquick™ mix, half-and-half, onions, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper with whisk until well blended. Stir in English muffin pieces and Canadian bacon; mix well. Pour into baking dish. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 12 hours.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover casserole; stir mixture.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
- Meanwhile, make hollandaise sauce as directed on package. Pour over top of casserole. Sprinkle with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 270 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 680 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
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