Eggs Benedict With Asparagus And Brie Recipes

EGGS BENEDICT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut asparagus into 1/2 inch pieces, and cook until crisp tender in a small amount of water.
• Melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour until smooth, then add milk and chicken broth.
• Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes while stirring continuously.
• Add ham and cheese, stir until cheese melts, then add drained asparagus, eggs, salt, and pepper and heat through.
• Serve over biscuit halves.

QUICK ASPARAGUS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Place a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the oven to broil.
• Trim off about an inch from the bottom of the asparagus and peel about halfway up. Toss the asparagus with the olive oil on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and broil until slightly blistered and tender, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the oven and set aside.
• Combine the mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
• Fill a large straight-sided skillet with about 2 inches of water and bring it to a bare simmer over medium heat. Add the vinegar. Crack an egg into a cup and gently slip it into the water. Repeat with the remaining eggs and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, gently scoop the eggs from the water and blot dry with a paper towel.
• To serve, divide the asparagus among 4 plates and sprinkle with the chopped dill. Top each serving with a poached egg, drizzle with a quarter of the sauce and garnish with a sprig of dill.

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.

SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH ASPARAGUS AND BRIE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk eggs until light and frothy.
• Wash and cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces, discarding the ends.
• Cook asparagus in a small pot of boiling water until it is just tender.
• Remove from water and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
• Melt butter in large skillet.
• Add eggs and asparagus.
• When eggs are starting to cook on the edges, add the brie.
• Scramble/stir the mixture over medium heat until eggs reach desired consistency.
• Sprinkle with tarragon.

EGGS BENEDICT WITH ASPARAGUS AND BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cut off and discard the woody ends from the asparagus and boil the spears for 5 minutes, or until fork- tender but still firm. Drain, transfer to a dish, and sprinkle the lemon juice on top.
• Heat a wide 3-quart saucepan of water over medium heat and add a pinch of salt. Poach the eggs.
• Place the English muffins on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top each muffins half with 3 asparagus spears and 2 slices of Brie. Bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
• Top each muffins half with a poached egg and 1 tablespoon of the Hollandaise sauce and season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Serve immediately.