Asparagus Eggs Benedict (Microwave) Recipe

Name: Asparagus Eggs Benedict (Microwave)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 1/4 cup light cream (half&half); 2 each egg yolks beaten; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2-3 grains cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 17 ounces asparagus drained; 4 each english muffins split and toasted conventionally; 4 slices ham; 4 large eggs poached

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup light cream (half&half)
2 each egg yolks beaten
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-3 grains cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
17 ounces asparagus drained
4 each english muffins split and toasted conventionally
4 slices ham
4 large eggs poached

1
In a 2 cup, non-metallic measuring cup melt butter in Micro- wave Oven 30 seconds.
2
Add light cream, egg yolks, vinegar, salt, cayenne and mustard; stir to blend thoroughly.
3
Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1 minute or until thickened.
4
Stir frequently.
5
Be careful not to overcook as sauce will curdle.
6
Beat sauce until light and fluffy.
7
Set aside.
8
Place asparagus in a shallow, heat-resistant, non-metallic baking dish and heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
9
Arrange toasted English muffin halves on a heat-resistant, non-metallic serving platter.
10
Place 1 slice of ham over 2 halves of the English muffin.
11
Divide asparagus among the 4 muffins.
12
Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 2 1/2 to 3 minutes or until muffins and ham are heated through.
13
Carefully place poached eggs on asparagus.
14
Top with reserved sauce and heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 30 seconds to 1 minute or until hot.

457

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1/4 cup light cream (half&half), 2 each egg yolks beaten, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Eggs Benedict (Microwave) falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus Eggs Benedict (Microwave)

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