Best Southwest Eggs Benedict Recipes

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SOUTHWEST EGGS BENEDICT



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Cooks' tip: Chorizo is a spicy pork sausage used in Mexican and Spanish cooking. Mexican chorizo is made from ground fresh pork and spices. It's sold in links or bulk by the pound. If unavailable, substitute another highly seasoned sausage

Provided by Dave Smith

Categories     Eggs

Number Of Ingredients 19

12 oz chorizo sausage
15 oz black beans, canned
1 c all purpose flour
2/3 c cornmeal
3 Tbsp confectioners' sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 c whole milk
1/3 c vegetable oil
13 eggs
3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE:
3 egg yolks
1 Tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp chipotle chile powder, to taste
1/4 tsp salt
TOPPING
6 oz black olives
1/2 c cilantro, fresh

Steps:

  • 1. 1 Heat large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add sausage; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center, stirring frequently. Remove excess drippings if necessary. Stir in black beans, cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until hot. (Filling can be made 1 day ahead, cover and refrigerate. Heat in microwave until hot.)
  • 2. 2 Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Whisk in 1 cup of the milk, 1/3 cup of the oil and 1 egg just until blended, adding additional milk if batter is thick.
  • 3. 3 Lightly brush nonstick griddle or large nonstick skillet with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; heat over medium-high heat until hot. (Or heat electric griddle to 375°F.) Ladle scant 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto griddle; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbles form and pop. Carefully turn pancakes, cook 1 to 2 minutes or until bottom is golden brown (Keep pancakes warm in a 250°F. oven.) (Pancakes can be made 1 day ahead, cover and refrigerate. Heat in single layer on baking sheet in 350°F. oven 5 minutes or until warm.)
  • 4. 4 Fill large skillet with 2-inches water; bring to a boil over high heat. Add vinegar; reduce heat to medium. Meanwhile, crack 12 eggs into small cups; slide eggs from cups into water, in batches if necessary. Cook 3 minutes or until whites are set and yolks are to desired doneness Using slotted spoon, remove eggs and drain on paper towels. (Eggs can be made 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate in bowl of cold water To heat, briefly dip eggs in pot of simmering water until warm.)
  • 5. 5 Place all hollandaise ingredients in blender except butter; blend until combined. Microwave butter in medium microwave-safe glass measuring cup 40 to 60 seconds or until butter is melted and bubbling. With blender running, very slowly pour in hot butter through center opening in blender lid. Cover sauce to keep warm. 6 Arrange pancakes on serving plates, spread with chorizo mixture. Top each with poached egg. Spoon hollandaise over eggs; sprinkle with toppings.

SOUTHWEST EGGS BENEDICT RECIPE



Southwest Eggs Benedict Recipe image

A match made in heaven: Eggs Benedict and Huevos Rancheros

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

I can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 large ripe tomato, diced
½ cup diced roasted green chiles
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce
Salt and Pepper to taste
4 medium sized flour tortillas
8 slices Canadian bacon
½ cup Mexican crema, heated (OR, use hollandaise sauce)
4 to 8 eggs, poached and still hot
½ cup salsa verde, heated

Steps:

  • Stir together the black beans, tomato, green chiles, cilantro, hot sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • With a large cookie cutter (4 inches diameter) or using a small plate as a guide, cut two cirsles from each of the flour tortillas. Toast the circles in a toaster or broil until lightly browned on both sides.
  • Place two toasted tortilla circles on a serving plate. Stack the following on top:
  • two slices Canadian Bacon; ½ cup of black bean Pico de Gallo; drizzle 2 tablespoons of crema on top; nestle 1 or 2 poached eggs on top; spoon 2 tablespoons of salsa verde on top.

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