California-style ham and eggs benedict is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast dish that can be enjoyed any day of the week. It features a toasted English muffin topped with ham, poached eggs, and a creamy hollandaise sauce. It is often served with a side of fruit or hash browns. This article will provide you with a recipe for a quick and easy version of California-style ham and eggs benedict that you can make in under 30 minutes.
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CALIFORNIA STYLE EGGS BENEDICT
A rich and delicious version of eggs benedict - also happens to be vegetarian. You'll love the sauce. TIPS: Lime juice, instead of lemon, adds a little more complexity to the flavor of your sauce. Do not attempt to half the sauce recipe - all of the boiling water is needed to heat the yolks to the appropriate temperature. If you want to make this for two - or one, just freeze the rest of the hollandaise sauce for future use over asparagus, brussel sprouts or broccoli.
Provided by adams.wifey
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- melt butter slowly - and keep it warm.
- barely heat the lime (or lemon) juice.
- have a small pot of water boiling and a tablespoon with which to measure when ready.
- place 3 egg yolks in the top of a double boiler over medium heat (over - not in - hot water).
- beat the yolks with a wire whisk until they begin to thicken.
- add 1 tablespoon boiling water.
- beat again until the eggs begin to thicken and add another tablespoon boiling water.
- repeat this process until you have added two more tablespoons boiling water. (total 4 tablespoons boiling water to the 3 egg yolks).
- then, beat in the warm lime (or lemon) juice. remove double boiler from heat and beat the sauce well with a wire whisk while slowly adding the melted butter, salt and dash of ceyenne pepper.
- keep the sauce over the hot water - but off the burner and lightly cover it to keep it warm while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- remove the avocado peel(s) and thinly slice.
- cook 6 eggs - lightly on both sides - over medium low heat - so that the center is just a bit runny and the whites are fully cooked. try not to break the yolks.
- slice and toast the english muffin halves.
- place two toasted muffin halves on each warmed plate, then one egg on each half, then arrange a few slices of avocado on top of each egg. spoon the hollandaise sauce over the top of both - and serve at once.
QUICK CALIFORNIA-STYLE HAM AND EGGS BENEDICT
What a treat for Sunday brunch! Adapted from Southern Living. (Time does not include baking the biscuits.)
Provided by Caroline Cooks
Categories Breakfast
Time 17m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bake biscuits according to package.
- Combine melted butter, 1 tablespoons chives; split biscuits, and brush with mixture.
- Place biscuits, buttered side up on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 5 minutes or until toasted.
- Meanwhile, prepare Hollandaise according to package, using milk and lemon juice but omit the butter.
- Sauté ham in skillet over med- heat 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Stir ham and red pepper, if using, into Hollandaise sauce; keep warm.
- Add water to a depth of 2 inches in a large sauce pan.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and maintain at a light simmer.
- Add ½ teas white vinegar. Break eggs one at a time into a large serving spoon, and slip carefully into the water.
- Simmer 3-5 minutes or to desired doneness.
- Remove with slotted spoon. Trim edges with sharp knife.
- To Serve:.
- Place bottom biscuit halves, buttered side up on 4 warmed plates.
- Top with arugula, slices of avocado (if using), and then poached eggs.
- Pour the Hollandaise mixture evenly over eggs.
- Sprinkle with remain chives and black pepper to taste.
- Serve remaining biscuit halves on side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 235.4, Sodium 514.9, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 19.4
SUNNY'S QUICK HAM AND EGG SALAD
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Time 55m
Yield 2 cups or 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the salad: Add the mayonnaise, red onion, mustard, sriracha seasoning, cherry peppers, scallions and a few grinds of black pepper to a large bowl and fold together. Add the eggs and fold gently, then add the ham and fold in. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- For sandwiches: Make sandwiches on white toast with egg salad, lettuce, tomato and onion.
QUICK AND EASY EGGS BENEDICT
This is a no-fuss, easy recipe. The sauce is simply put together in a blender - no double boiling necessary. Assemble eggs with sauce over hot buttered English muffins with Canadian bacon, or if you prefer, Serrano ham. Yum!
Provided by INDRIANI
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs Breakfast Sandwich Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, fry the Canadian bacon on each side until evenly browned.
- Fill a large saucepan with about 3 inches water, and bring to a simmer. Pour in the vinegar. Carefully break the 4 eggs into the water, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until whites are set but yolks are still soft. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter until bubbly in a small pan or in the microwave. Remove from heat before butter browns.
- In a blender or large food processor, blend the egg yolks, heavy cream, cayenne pepper, and salt until smooth. Add half of the hot butter in a thin steady stream, slow enough so that it blends in at least as fast as you are pouring it in. Blend in the lemon juice using the same method, then the remaining butter.
- Place open English muffins onto serving plates. Top with 1 slice Canadian bacon and 1 poached egg. Drizzle with the cream sauce, and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 475.4 mg, Fat 58 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 33.4 g, Sodium 1120.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
Tips:
- To make the hollandaise sauce, use fresh egg yolks and lemon juice. This will give the sauce a richer flavor and a smooth texture.
- When poaching the eggs, make sure the water is gently simmering. If the water is too hot, the eggs will overcook and the whites will become tough.
- To make the ham crispy, fry it in a hot skillet until it is browned on both sides.
- Serve the eggs Benedict immediately after they are cooked. This will ensure that the hollandaise sauce is still warm and the eggs are still runny.
Conclusion:
Eggs Benedict is a classic brunch dish that is both delicious and easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home. Whether you are serving it to guests or enjoying it yourself, eggs Benedict is sure to impress.
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