Bacon Brunch With Hollandaise Sauce Recipe

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   Divide the mashed potato into 4 and shape into potato cakes.

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   Place on a lightly oiled baking tray.

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   Place half a cherry tomato on each mushroom.

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   Season and drizzle a little oil over each.

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   Place the potato cakes on the top shelf and the mushrooms on the lower shelf in a preheated oven 200 C, 400 F, gas mark 6 for 20 min

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   To make the hollandaise sauce, place the vinegar and water in a pan and whisk in the egg yolks over a low heat till warm.

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   Add in a knob of butter and continue whisking and adding butter till thick.

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   Season.

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   Cut the bacon into strips and fry for 3-4 min.

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    Heat some water in a small pan, crack the Large eggs one at a time into a c. and slip into the water.

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    Poach gently for 3-4 min.

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    Arrange the mushrooms and bacon around 4 warmed plates.

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    Place a potato cake in the centre and top with a poached egg.

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    Spoon on a little hollandaise sauce and serve immediately.

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    NOTES : The combination of dry smoked cure bacon served with poached Large eggs, baked mushrooms and tomatoes, makes a fine brunch.

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    Hollandaise sauce adds a special touch and any leftover sauce is delicious served with fish or possibly vegetables.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.