Hotel Benson Eggs
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk (do not use lowfat or nonfat)
- 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar
- 8 slices Canadian bacon
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 8 eggs
- 4 English muffins, halved, lightly toasted
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir 2 minutes.
- Whisk in milk and cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 4 minutes.
- Add cheese and stir until melted and well blended.
- Keep warm.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Refrigerate.
- Rewarm over low heat before using.)
- Preheat oven to 300F.
- Place bacon in single layer in baking pan.
- Bake until brown, about 10 minutes.
- Place 2 inches salted water in large skillet.
- Add vinegar and bring to simmer.
- Break eggs 1 at a time into cup and slide into water.
- Poach until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 4 minutes.
- Place 2 muffin halves on each of 4 plates.
- Top muffin half with 1 slice Canadian bacon and 1 egg.
- Spoon some sauce over.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
butter, flour, milk, cheddar, bacon, white wine vinegar, eggs, muffins, fresh parsley
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/hotel-benson-eggs-2355 (may not work)