PESTO EGGS BENEDICT

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I NEVER thought eggs benedict (my favorite breakfast) could be made any better.....but it can!!! This was my FAVORITE dish of the class, of course. I have posted the recipe for the creamy pesto sauce seperately, so it can be prepared ahead of time if desired.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices Canadian bacon or 8 slices serrano ham
2 English muffins, split and toasted
4 large eggs, poached
1 bunch fresh spinach leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
teleme cheese
creamy pesto sauce
black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon or ham in a skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, until thoroughly heated, turning once. (For large groups, cook in oven on a large baking sheet.).
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Lightly braise the spinach in some butter, oil and garlic just until wilted. Set aside.
  • To assemble, spread some teleme cheese on a toasted half of an English muffin.
  • Next put 2 bacon or ham slices on each muffin half.
  • Place a mound of braised spinach on top of the bacon/ham.
  • Top each with a poached egg, and drizzle evenly with the pesto cream sauce.
  • Sprinkle with fresh pepper and serve immediately.
  • **Poached eggs:.
  • Add water to a depth of 3 inches in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and maintain a light simmer.
  • Add 1/2 tsp vinegar to simmering water.
  • Break eggs one at a time into a small dish, and slip into the simmering water, as close to the surface of the water as possible.
  • Simmer 3-5 min or to desired doneness and remove eggs with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.5, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 240, Sodium 1061.7, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 23.1

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