BENEDICT EGGS IN PASTRY

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Here's a new twist on an old favorite. Inside these puffy golden bundles is an omelet-like filling of eggs, ham and lemony hollandaise sauce. -Catherine Slussler, Tomball, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup butter, melted
Dash cayenne pepper
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
EGG WASH:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
Minced fresh tarragon, optional

Steps:

In a double boiler over simmering water or a small heavy saucepan, constantly whisk the egg yolks, lemon juice and mustard until mixture begins to thicken and reaches 160°., Reduce heat to low. Slowly drizzle in warm melted butter, whisking constantly. Whisk in cayenne. Keep warm, stirring occasionally, until ready to use., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir ham and onions in butter until onions are tender. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Add egg mixture to the pan; cook and stir until set. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/3 cup reserved hollandaise sauce. Set aside., On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll each sheet into a 12x9-1/2-in. rectangle; cut each in half widthwise. Place 1 cup egg mixture on half of each rectangle; sprinkle with cheese., Beat egg and water; brush over pastry edges. Fold pastry over egg mixture; pinch seams to seal. With a small sharp knife, cut several slits in the top. Repeat with remaining dough rectangles., Transfer to a greased baking sheet; brush with remaining egg mixture. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into triangles; serve with remaining hollandaise sauce. Sprinkle with tarragon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1204 calories, Fat 84g fat (34g saturated fat), Cholesterol 601mg cholesterol, Sodium 1790mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 41g protein.