Best 5 Italian Eggs Benedict With Pesto Hollandaise Recipes

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"Italian Eggs Benedict with Pesto Hollandaise" is a wonderfully unique and flavorful twist on the traditional eggs benedict. Taking the luxurious flavors of the creamy hollandaise and marrying it with the vibrant and aromatic flavors of basil pesto, you'll take this classic to new delectable heights! With toasted English muffins as the bread base, poached and perfectly seasoned eggs, and the unforgettable combination of hollandaise and pesto, you'll have a breakfast or brunch that is absolutely irresistible.

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ITALIAN EGGS BENEDICT WITH PESTO HOLLANDAISE



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My husband and I have a standing breakfast date on Saturday mornings. When we want something fancy, we make Italian-inspired eggs Benedict with pesto and prosciutto. -Jackie Dodd, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon prepared pesto
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons white vinegar
4 large eggs
8 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham
4 fresh basil leaves
4 slices tomato
4 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick), toasted

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in pesto. In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, whisk egg yolks, water and lemon juice until blended; cook until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and temperature reaches 160°, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to very low. Very slowly drizzle in warm melted butter mixture, whisking constantly., Transfer to a small bowl if necessary. Place bowl in a larger bowl of warm water. Keep warm, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve. Place 2-3 in. of water in a large saucepan or skillet with high sides; add vinegar. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break cold eggs, 1 at a time, into a small bowl; holding the bowl close to the surface of the water, slip each egg into water., Cook, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water., To serve, layer prosciutto, basil, tomato and eggs over toast. Top with hollandaise sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 39g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 457mg cholesterol, Sodium 1092mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

EGGS BENEDICT AND EASY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
2 thin slices of prosciutto
2 English muffins, sliced in half and toasted
Easy Hollandaise Sauce (recipe follows)
Minced fresh chives, for serving
2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Break each egg into an individual small bowl and set aside. Fill a large (12-inch) saute pan about half full with water and bring to a boil. Carefully slide each egg into a separate corner of the pan and simmer for exactly 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the eggs to sit in the water for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the slices of prosciutto on a sheet pan and roast for 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Place both halves of each toasted muffin on a dinner plate and, using a slotted spoon, slide a poached egg onto each half. Drizzle hollandaise sauce over the poached eggs and garnish with chives. Serve with a slice of prosciutto.
  • Place the egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in the jar of a blender and process on low for 15 seconds. Melt the butter in a small saucepan until it is sizzling hot. Remove the small clear insert in the top of the blender. With the blender on low, slowly add the hot butter to the egg and lemon mixture and blend for 30 seconds, until the sauce is very thick. Use immediately.
  • "Barefoot Contessa Foolproof" by Ina Garten © Clarkson Potter 2012. Provided courtesy of Ina Garten. All rights reserved.

EGGS BENEDICT WITH HOMEMADE HOLLANDAISE



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Legend has it that poached eggs on an English muffin started at Delmonico's in New York. Here's my take on this brunch classic, and don't spare the hollandaise. -Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup butter, melted
Dash white pepper
ASSEMBLY:
8 large eggs
4 English muffins, split and toasted
8 slices Canadian bacon, warmed
Paprika

Steps:

  • For hollandaise sauce, in top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, whisk egg yolks, water and lemon juice until blended; cook until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and temperature reaches 160°, whisking constantly. Remove from heat. Very slowly drizzle in warm melted butter, whisking constantly. Whisk in pepper. Transfer to a small bowl if necessary. Place bowl in a larger bowl of warm water. Keep warm, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve, up to 30 minutes., Place 2-3 in. of water in a large saucepan or skillet with high sides. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break 1 egg into a small bowl; holding bowl close to surface of water, slip egg into water. Repeat with 3 more eggs. , Cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water. Repeat with remaining 4 eggs., Top each muffin half with a slice of bacon, a poached egg and 2 tablespoons sauce; sprinkle with paprika. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 331mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

ITALIAN STYLE EGGS BENEDICT



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OK, so there's no hollandaise sauce or any kind of sauce on top of these eggs, but I think you get the idea, it's Italian in flavor but eggs benedict in presentation. This is an example of me being bored on a Saturday afternoon and rummaging through the frig looking for ingredients to jazz up my lunch. This is what I came up with. It is also a great brunch item as well.

Provided by dk683

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium tomatoes, chopped fine
1/4 cup white onion, chopped fine
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper
1 large English muffin
2 large eggs, placed into individual cups
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 slice ham or 1 slice prosciutto, cut into four
mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler on HIGH. Put an inch of water in a skillet, cover with a lid and put it on to boil. (keep an eye on the water).
  • Take the English muffin, split it and put it in the toaster on a low setting, just to dry out the bread a little.
  • In a cast iron or nonstick skillet, sauté the onion, garlic and tomato with salt and pepper, just until the onion has softened and you can smell the garlic. (2-3 minutes) Add the thyme, rosemary and parsley stir it around. Remove the mixture from the pan to a plate, divide the mixture into fourths for later on.
  • Add the vinegar and salt to the pan of boiling water to poach the eggs.
  • Gently slid the eggs out of their individual cups into the boiling water and cook through. I like my yokes nice and runny, if you like them this way, undercook them slightly, since everything is being trnsfered to the broiler later on.
  • Put another teaspoon or so of olive oil into the skillet where you sautéed the bruschetta mixture. Take the English muffin toasts out of the toaster and place them in the oiled skillet. (Make sure that the heat under the skillet is at medium low.).
  • Place the ham slices next to one another on the English muffin, two slices of ham per toast.
  • Take the poached eggs out of the water and place one egg on top of each toast.
  • Spoon half the bruschetta topping on top of each egg.
  • Top each toast with a slice of mozzarella.
  • Place the pan under the broiler to melt the cheese.
  • Once the cheese has melted, spoon the remaining bruschetta topping onto the mozzarella, TURN OFF THE BROILER, put the pan back in the oven just until everything is warmed through.
  • Serve hot (meaning serve it immediately) and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.6, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 437.7, Sodium 1877.6, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 8.3, Protein 24.1

ALWAYS SUCCESSFUL FAST EGGS BENEDICT



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I've tried making hollandaise from scratch with limited success. I tried several hollandaise mixes and finally found the right compromise. The rest is easy. Eggs can be a challenge, and you may have a method that works better for you. I've always had rave reviews with this very simple, sure to delight, breakfast.

Provided by Squirrel Gone Wild

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 8 Eggs Benedict, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package hollandaise sauce mix, Knorr brand
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 English muffins, split
8 slices Canadian bacon
8 eggs
salt
paprika

Steps:

  • Put 8 small plates in oven set on lowest temperature to warm.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in contents of hollandaise package. Only use Knorr brand, and do not use the package instructions. Slowly whisk in milk a little at a time so as to avoid lumps (whisk out any lumps you get right away). Turn heat down to medium low and watch carefully, whisking occaisonally as it thickens. When it's the right consistancy (it will thicken in about 3 minutes), gently stir in 1 tsp lemon juice. Add Canadian bacon slices. Cover and set on low until needed.
  • Split English muffins and toast lightly. Set one on each plate in oven to keep warm.
  • Gently fry eggs over medium heat. I usually crack 4 eggs into a small bowl and add all at once to a small skillet. Once the whites start to set up, I add about 2 TBS water, lightly salt, and cover with glass lid so you can watch the eggs. They will steam or boil gently.
  • While eggs are cooking, place one piece of Canadian bacon onto each piece of English Muffin on plates in oven. (Wood tongs are great for this).
  • Place one egg on each prepared plate. If cooking 4 eggs at a time, leave the first 4 plated in the oven.
  • Spoon hollandaise over each plate and sprinkle lightly with paprika and serve.

Tips:

  • Use the freshest eggs possible for the best results. Fresh eggs will have a brighter yolk and a thicker white, which will result in a richer, creamier hollandaise sauce.
  • Make sure the hollandaise sauce is not too thick or too thin. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, but not so thick that it is difficult to pour.
  • If the hollandaise sauce breaks, simply whisk in 1 tablespoon of cold water at a time until the sauce comes back together.
  • Serve the eggs Benedict immediately after they are cooked. The eggs will start to cool and firm up quickly, so it is important to eat them while they are still hot and runny.

Conclusion:

Eggs Benedict is a classic brunch dish that is sure to impress your guests. This Italian version of Eggs Benedict is made with pesto hollandaise sauce, which adds a delicious and flavorful twist to the traditional dish. The pesto hollandaise sauce is made with fresh basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. It is a creamy and flavorful sauce that perfectly complements the poached eggs and toasted English muffins. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next brunch party.

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