Microwave Cornbread Eggs Benedict
Microwave Cornbread Eggs Benedict might be just the morn meal you are searching for. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 2. One portion of this dish contains around 19g of protein, 36g of fat, and a total of 415 calories. A mixture of american cheese, bacon, eggs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes.
Instructions
Fill a 1-quart microwave safe bowl 1/2 full with water. Crack the eggs into it and poke a hole in the yolks with a skewer or toothpick. Microwave on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until the whites are set and the yolks are still soft.
Remove from the oven and set aside.
Put 2 layers of paper towels onto a microwave safe plate and place the bacon strips on top. Microwave on high power for about 3 minutes, or until crisp. Set aside.
Mix the microwave cornbread according to package directions. Cook 2 English muffin size portions using a microwave safe cup according to package directions.
Remove from the cup and put onto plates.
Tear the cheese into pieces and put them into a small microwave safe bowl.
Add the milk, hot sauce, and mustard and season with salt and pepper. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stirring half way through, or until the cheese is melted and smooth.
To assemble, top each cornbread muffin with 2 slices of bacon. Put a poached egg on top of each and cover each with half the cheese sauce.
Garnish with chives and serve.
Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel
Cornbread on the menu? Try pairing with Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. The Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 10 dollars per bottle.
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
#14 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys of 2018Chateau Ste. Michelles' Columbia Valley Riesling is a blend of Riesling from throughout Washington’s Columbia Valley. Their goal is to craft a refreshing, flavorful, medium-dry Riesling vintage after vintage. The wine offers crisp apple aromas and flavors with subtle mineral notes. This is their “everyday Riesling” that is a pleasure to drink and easy to match with a variety of foods.Pair with fresh fruit, crab, mild cheeses, or chicken.