Best Asparagus Eggs Benedict Recipes

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EGGS BENEDICT WITH ASPARAGUS AND BRIE



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Make eggs Benedict even fancier with a few tender asparagus spears and a slice of pungent, melty brie cheese.

Provided by Dennis Prescott

Categories     HarperCollins     Brunch     Breakfast     Egg     Asparagus     Spring     Brie     Cheese

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 medium- thick asparagus spears
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Salt
8 large farm-fresh eggs
Splash of white wine vinegar
4 English muffins, split and toasted
4 1/2 ounces Brie cheese, cut into thin strips
Hollandaise Sauce
Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cut off and discard the woody ends from the asparagus and boil the spears for 5 minutes, or until fork- tender but still firm. Drain, transfer to a dish, and sprinkle the lemon juice on top.
  • Heat a wide 3-quart saucepan of water over medium heat and add a pinch of salt. Poach the eggs.
  • Place the English muffins on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top each muffins half with 3 asparagus spears and 2 slices of Brie. Bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  • Top each muffins half with a poached egg and 1 tablespoon of the Hollandaise sauce and season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS EGGS BENEDICT



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This is a favorite springtime Sunday brunch item at our house. If I'm not in a time crunch, I will make a hollandaise sauce from scratch. -Mark Morgan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut in half
1 envelope hollandaise sauce mix
6 large eggs
3 English muffins, split and toasted
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Paprika

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Set aside., Prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 2-3 in. water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer. Holding the dish close to the surface of the water, slip the eggs, one at a time, into the water. , Cook, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until the whites are completely set and the yolks begin to thicken. With a slotted spoon, lift each egg out of the water., To assemble, place 4 pieces of asparagus on each muffin half; top with a poached egg; sprinkle with cheese. Top each with about 3 tablespoons hollandaise sauce; garnish with paprika. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 219mg cholesterol, Sodium 503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

MUSHROOM & ASPARAGUS EGGS BENEDICT



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This recipe is easy to make, but it looks like you cooked for hours. I like to serve it with broiled grapefruit topped with brown sugar and ginger for breakfast, and a mixed green-tomato salad tossed with balsamic vinaigrette for brunch or dinner. -Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 fresh asparagus spears
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2-2/3 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2-1/2 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup sherry
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
4 eggs
4 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick), toasted
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Saute asparagus in 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet until crisp-tender; remove and keep warm., Saute shallot in remaining oil and 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet until tender. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 4 minutes longer. Add sherry, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in cream and salt. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in basil., Meanwhile, place 2-3 inches of water in a large skillet with high sides; add white vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer; holding the cup close to the surface of the water, slip each egg into water., Cook, uncovered, until whites are completely set and yolks are still soft, about 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of the water., Spread remaining butter over toast slices. Top each with asparagus, a poached egg and mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with pepper and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 267mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

EGGS BENEDICT WITH ASPARAGUS AND CRAB



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Make and share this Eggs Benedict With Asparagus and Crab recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sherri Leyendecker

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup parsley
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vinegar
4 eggs
4 slices Canadian bacon, thin slices, cooked
2 English muffins
4 whole crab claws
steamed asparagus
3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon hot water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Steam asparagus till tender with 1 teaspoon of vinegar.
  • Steam crab till fully cooked.
  • Poach eggs with parsley.
  • Heat muffinfs and cut in half. Place eggs on muffin halfs. Add cooked bacon, crab and aspargus and top with hollandaise sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.3, Fat 47.1, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 428.4, Sodium 603.6, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 16.9

ASPARAGUS EGGS BENEDICT



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This is a delicious yet figure friendly breakfast to serve to guests or the family. It's easy and quick to prepare; tastes delicious and looks beautiful. If you like Eggs Benedict, give this a try~ it won't disappoint! Can be served with fresh fruit to round out the dish

Provided by Gayle Kennedy

Categories     Eggs

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 c lite mayo
3/4 c lite sour cream
2 tsp melted butter (or butter flavored granules if you want to keep it extra light)
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
3 Tbsp non fat milk
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp prepared mustard
3/4 lb fresh asparagus, cut in half
8 oz egg substitute
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
8 english muffins, split and lightly toasted

Steps:

  • 1. In a small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients (1st 8 ingredients)and blend well. Heat over medium-low heat until hot; then keep warm until ready to serve. In a large non-stick skillet, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add asparagus; return to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 3 to 6 min. or until tender but not mushy. Remove from skillet, cover to keep warm but be careful that the cooking process doesn't continue and over cook them. Discard water and spray same skillet with non-stick spray. Add egg product, salt and pepper; mix well. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently to scramble. Cook until set. To serve: place 2 English muffin halves on each plate. Top each with eggs, asparagus and 3 TBS (or more) sauce. (Note: if the sauce seems to thicken too much, add a touch of milk, heating first so not to cool down sauce) Sprinkle with paprika if desired and serve immediately

PRETENDER EGGS BENEDICT WITH ASPARAGUS, BACON, HAM, AND SWISS CHEESE



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I made this for my husband one morning and he couldn't stop raving! This is a wonderful "cheat" that makes for a terrific presentation.

Provided by Jane Whittaker @janenov46

Categories     Eggs

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium english muffins, split in 2, and buttered
4 slice(s) swiss cheese, thinly sliced
4 slice(s) bacon, fried crisp, and put on paper towels to drain
4 ounce(s) ham, sliced thin, deli ham is good for this
4 large eggs, beaten
4 teaspoon(s) cream
1/2 teaspoon(s) each salt and pepper
12 medium spears cooked asparagus. you will want the spear ends here, cut into 2 inches long
1 package(s) knorr hollandaise sauce
1 cup(s) milk
1/4 cup(s) butter

Steps:

  • You will need to have something to cook the eggs in the microwave in that make them a perfect size for the muffins. I bought mine at Wally World. They are plastic, and open up on a hinge.
  • Split muffins and toast to your liking, butter them.
  • Put one slice of Swiss on each muffin, break the bacon in 3 pieces, put on Swiss, put one slice of ham on top of the bacon.
  • Spray the container you are going to cook your eggs in with non stick spray.
  • Put one egg in each container, and whip, add 1 teaspoon cream to each egg and whip. Put 3 cut spears of asparagus on top, salt and pepper
  • Put each egg in microwave and cook 1 minute.
  • Meanwhile make Hollandaise to package directions using the 1 cup milk and 1/4 cup butter.
  • Place each egg on each muffin, and cover with Hollandaise.

DUCK EGGS BENEDICT W. SPINACH ASPARAGUS & BACON



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You won't miss the English muffin with this version. Duck eggs are so big and the richness of the runny yolk is absolutely delicious.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Eggs

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 slice bacon
2 clove garlic minced
12 oz baby spinach
1 tsp champagne vinegar
8 stalk(s) asparagus
salt & pepper
2 duck eggs
1 tsp white vinegar
CAJUN HOLLANDAISE
3 large egg yolks
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 Tbsp creole or other grainy mustard
2 stick butter
1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. To make the Hollandaise Place the egg yolks, lemon juice, mustard and Cajun seasoning in a blender. Melt the butter and make sure it is hot. Blend the egg yolk mixture until frothy slowly drizzle the butter into the mixture while continuing to blend. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • 2. Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside. Add the garlic to the bacon grease and cook 30 seconds. Add the asparagus stalks and cook 3 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add the spinach and cover and cook until wilted. Add the Champagne vinegar and salt & pepper.
  • 3. Bring a pot of water to a boil. add a pinch of salt and white vinegar. Crack the eggs into separate bowls. Whisk the water to make a whirlpool. Immediately drop one egg into the whirlpool. Let cook about 3 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon. Repeat with second egg.
  • 4. To plate add spinach to a plate. Top with asparagus then the bacon. Add the poached egg to the top and drizzle the hollandaise over top.

STEAK AND EGGS BENEDICT WITH ASPARAGUS IN BEARNAISE SAUCE



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How to make Steak and Eggs Benedict with Asparagus in Bearnaise Sauce

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce, 1 inch thick) steak
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon oil
2 English muffins, lightly toasted
12 spears asparagus, trimmed and blanched
4 eggs
1 batch bearnaise (see below) or hollandaise sauce, warm

Steps:

  • Brush the grill with oil, heat to medium-high heat, pat the steak dry, season with salt and pepper and grill, about 2-4 minutes per side for medium rare and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and reduce the heat to medium.
  • Crack an egg into a bowl, swirl the water in the pot and pour the egg from the bowl into the water and repeat for another egg.
  • Let the eggs cook until the whites are set but the yolks are not, about 2-3 minutes and fish them out.
  • Repeat for the remaining 2 eggs.
  • Plate the English muffins, top with thinly sliced steak, asparagus, poached eggs and bearnaise sauce and enjoy warm.

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