Eggs Benedict

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Ingredients

For Sauce:

  • 3 large Gold Circle Farms egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup hot clarified butter
  • Chopped fresh chives, tarragon or basil (optional)

For Eggs Benedict:

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 6 slices Canadian bacon
  • 3 English muffins, split, toasted
  • 6 large Gold Circle Farms eggs, poached

**It is always best to cook your eggs thoroughly to prevent illness from bacteria. Please note the eggs in this dish are not fully cooked.

 

Instructions

FOR SAUCE: Mix egg yolks and lemon juice in blender until very well blended. With machine running, gradually drizzle hot clarified butter into yolk mixture. Continue blending until mixture is smooth and thick. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. If desired, stir chives, tarragon or basil into sauce. Keep sauce warm.

FOR EGGS BENEDICT: Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and sauté until heated through. Place bacon atop toasted English muffin halves. Top with poached egg. Drizzle with sauce and serve.

FOR CLARIFIED BUTTER: Melt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Skim the froth off the surface of the melted butter. Carefully pour the clear melted butter into a small bowl or measuring cup. Discard the milky liquid remaining in the bottom of the saucepan.

 

Nutritional Information per Serving

Servings 6
Calories 266
Total Fat 25g
Saturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 395mg
Sodium 104mg
Total Carbohydrates 1g
Protien 9g