Eggs Benny Recipe

Name: Eggs Benny
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 tablespoon flour; 1/2 cup homoginized milk; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 1/4 cup asiago cheese, grated; 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground; salt & pepper, as desired; Other Ingredients; 1 tablespoon shallot, chopped; 1 cup spinach, cooked & drained; 4 ham slices; 4 eggs, poached; 2 English muffins, split & toasted

Servings: persons

Sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup homoginized milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup asiago cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground
salt & pepper, as desired
Other Ingredients
1 tablespoon shallot, chopped
1 cup spinach, cooked & drained
4 ham slices
4 eggs, poached
2 English muffins, split & toasted

1
Sauce (while sauce is cooking, prepare/heat the other ingredients):
2
In a sauce pot, over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in all the flour, blending well.
3
Mix the milk and cream, slowly add to the sauce pot, whisking to totally blend (time to poach those eggs!).
4
Add the lemon juice and cayenne pepper.
5
Add the grated cheese, blending well. (more cheese can be added for a 'cheesier' flavor if desired. Keep in mind that the cheese will further thicken the sauce.).
6
Do not allow the mixture to boil or even come close. Lower the temperature as necessary.
7
Cook to thicken sauce to desired consistency. Sauce will further thicken as it sits.
8
Heat the ham slices (fry lightly, steam or nuke).
9
Add the chopped shallot to the spinach & mix well, heating through.
10
Place 1/2 English muffin on each plate, topping it 1st with a ham slice, then 1/4 c spinach mixture, topping that with a poached egg and finally with sauce, then sprinkle with fresh ground pepper.
11
Serve hot!
12
Keeping a well warmed oven will give you a place to keep things hot 'til you are ready to serve.

515

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 tablespoon flour, 1/2 cup homoginized milk, and more.

Yes, Eggs Benny falls under the General 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.

Eggs Benny

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