Eggs Benedict with Hollindaise Sauce
Soft or Hard Poached
Calories: 327 / Carbs: 15 / Fat: 25 / Protein: 11
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| Serves 2 or more |
Recipes for 1st & 2nd layers are 1/2 muffin & 1 egg for each person and the Hollindaise Sauce recipe serves two of these. Multiply by number of people served and/or the number of servings for each person.
1ST LAYER:
1/2 English Muffin
1 Slice Canadian Bacon
(or 4 slices shaved ham/turkey)
Toast together in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 min.
(or use toaster and warm meat in microwave or pan)
2ND LAYER-POACHED EGG:
1 Egg, whole + 1/2 or 1 Egg White, reserved from sauce
1 Tbsp Water
Olive Oil
*Keep warm with either cooking method by leaving the cooked egg in the water or cup until ready to assemble.
Hard Poached:
Brush custard cups with olive oil.
Add water.
Add combined eggs, pricking the yolk
Microwave 1 min or until desired doneness.
Traditional Soft Poached:
Bring a pan of water to a rolling boil. Reduce to a high simmer. Crack eggs into a measuring cup and gently pour into the water one at a time. Simmer 3-5 minutes until desired doneness. Remove with slotted spoon to drain.
3RD LAYER-HOLLINDAISE SAUCE:
3 Tbsp. Butter, separated
1 tsp. White Pepper
1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp. Salt (omit if using Sherry or cooking wine)
1 tsp. Lemon Juice
1 tsp. Water
1 Egg Yolk, slightly beaten
Thin with 1+ tsp. Dry Sherry, Spiced Rum,
Dry White Wine, Chicken Stock,
Chicken Bouillon or Warm Water
Top with Paprika
Optional topping: Fresh Chives, chopped
Preheat a double boiler (or use a glass measuring cup on top of a double steamer pan).
Add 1 part butter, til melted.
Add egg yolk & seasonings.
Add 1 part butter, til melted.
Add 1 part butter, til melted.
Cook 2-3 min stirring constantly the entire time. Thin with sherry or other liquids. Serve immediately.
FINAL ASSEMBLY:
Stack toasted english muffin, canadian bacon, and poached egg, then spoon hollindaise sauce over the top and sprinkle with paprika and optional fresh chopped chives.
Looks FAB! Definitely need to remember this. It is really amazing how much food you can eat on a 1200 calorie diet.
ReplyDeleteLeisa...glad to see someone else on a 1200 cal diet! I like to keep meals to 300-400 in order to meet my goal. If you have any meal idea's, let me know. Just msg me thru FB or post on wall. Always looking for something new (thats tasty!).
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