BRUNCH EGGS WITH HERBED CHEESE SAUCE

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I love Eggs Benedict which is high in fat and cholesterol. Now that I have to watch my intake of both, I found this recipe and it is a wonderful alternative. Serve with fresh assorted fruit for an elegant brunch.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 English muffins, split, toasted
4 slices Canadian bacon
2 cups egg substitute
2 tablespoons yogurt
fresh ground pepper
salt
1 teaspoon butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/3 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
cayenne pepper
salt
parmesan cheese
chives, fresh

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in flour; remove from heat.
  • Gradually stir in milk, return to heat and heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Boil and stir 1 minute; stir in Cheddar cheese, basil.
  • Adjust salt and cayenne pepper to personal taste, remove from heat and keep warm.
  • In a nonstick 10-inch skillet over medium heat, brown Canadian bacon on both sides, remove and keep warm.
  • Beat the yogurt with with egg substitute and pour into skillet that was used for bacon.
  • As the egg mixture begins to set at bottom and side, gently lift the cooked portions with spatula so that uncooked portion can flow to bottom.
  • Avoid constant stirring.
  • Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened throughout but still moist.
  • Place 1 slice bacon on each muffin half.
  • Divide eggs among the muffin halves, top with about 2 tablespoons sauce, and grate Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Add a few grinds of fresh pepper to each serving and sprinkle with freshly snipped chives.
  • Serve with fresh fruit for a delightful brunch for 4.

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