Eggs Benedict

Name: Eggs Benedict
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 8 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and halved; 3 teaspoons butter; 4 slices Canadian bacon; 4 eggs; 2 English muffins, split and toasted; 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 57 grams smoked Gouda cheese, shredded; 118 milliliters milk; 0 teaspoons pepper; 4 slices tomato

You can never have too many morn meal recipes, so give Eggs Benedict a try. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains roughly 19g of protein, 15g of fat, and a total of 284 calories. A mixture of eggs, tomato, flour, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes.

Instructions

Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.

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Asparagus

Water

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Steamer Basket

Sauce Pan

In a large skillet, bring 2-3 in. of water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup. Holding the cup close to the surface of the water, slip eggs into simmering water. Cook, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken.

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Custard

Water

Egg Yolk

Egg

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Frying Pan

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

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Butter

All Purpose Flour

Milk

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Sauce Pan

Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted.

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Cheese

With a slotted spoon, lift poached eggs out of water. On each muffin half, place a slice of tomato, a slice of Canadian bacon, a poached egg and four pieces of asparagus. Top each with about 3 tablespoons cheese sauce.

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Canadian Bacon