Best Eggs Benedict With Cheese Sauce Recipes

CHEESY EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions, using milk and butter. Cover; keep warm. Set aside.
• Pour water into deep 12-inch skillet to 3 inches in depth. Bring water to a gentle boil over medium heat. Break 1 egg at a time into custard cup or small shallow bowl. Hold bowl close to water; slip egg into water. Repeat with remaining eggs.
• Cook 4-5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Carefully remove eggs from water with slotted spoon.
• Place ham into 10-inch skillet; cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
• Spread 1 teaspoon Butter with Canola Oil onto cut sides of each muffin. Place bottom half of muffins onto serving plates; top each with 1 slice cheese, 1 slice ham and 1 cooked egg. Spoon 2 tablespoons hollandaise sauce over egg. Garnish with chopped chives and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.

HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

Steps:

• Vigorously whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice together in a stainless steel bowl and until the mixture is thickened and doubled in volume. Place the bowl over a saucepan containing barely simmering water (or use a double boiler,) the water should not touch the bottom of the bowl. Continue to whisk rapidly. Be careful not to let the eggs get too hot or they will scramble. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter and continue to whisk until the sauce is thickened and doubled in volume. Remove from heat, whisk in cayenne and salt. Cover and place in a warm spot until ready to use for the eggs benedict. If the sauce gets too thick, whisk in a few drops of warm water before serving.
• Brown the bacon in a medium skillet and toast the English muffins, cut sides up, on a baking sheet under the broiler. Fill a 10-inch nonstick skillet half full of water. Add white vinegar to the cooking water. This will make the egg white cook faster so it does not spread. Bring to a slow boil. Gently break 1 of the eggs into the water taking care not to break it. Repeat with remaining eggs. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook 3 1/2 minutes until the egg white is set and yolk remains soft. Remove with a slotted spoon, allowing the egg to drain. To assemble: Lay a slice of Canadian bacon on top of each muffin half, followed by a poached egg. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon hollandaise sauce over the eggs. Garnish with chopped parsley.
• Yield: 4 servings

EGGS BENEDICT WITH DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add spinach, salt and nutmeg; heat though. For dill sauce, in a small saucepan, combine spreadable cheese, cream cheese, wine and dill. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until well blended., 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, one 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., Spread each muffin half with 4 teaspoons tomato spread. Top with 1/4 cup spinach mixture, a poached egg and 1/4 cup sauce. Top with pimientos and dill sprigs.

DOUBLE-CHEESE EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• For cheese sauce, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the cheese, mustard, salt and pepper, stirring until cheese is melted. Cover and keep warm., Place 2-3 in. of water in a large skillet with high sides; add 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 egg into water. , Cook 4 eggs, uncovered, until whites are completely set, about 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, lift each egg out of the water. Repeat with remaining eggs., To assemble, top each muffin half with one slice Canadian bacon, one egg, cheese sauce and bacon.

EGGS BENEDICT WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, gradually stir cornstarch into milk until smooth.
• Add butter salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste stirring constantly over medium heat until boiling.
• Boil 1 minute to thicken.
• Add cheese and stir until smooth.
• Keep warm.
• Spray large 3 inch deep skillet with cooking spray.
• Pour 2 inches of water into skillet.
• Bring water to boil and reduce heat to simmer.
• Break egg into saucer and slip into simmering water. Cook 3-5 minutes or to desired firmness. (put as many in pan that will fit "comfortably").
• Remove with slotted spoon and drain well.
• Place two muffin halves on plate. Top each with 1 slice of ham, 1 poached egg, 2 tbsp of cheese sauce and garnish with shredded cheese and parsey if desired. Serve immediately.

EGGS BENEDICT WITH HOMEMADE HOLLANDAISE

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.