Eggs Benedict
- 4 (6-ounce) pre-packaged French-style croissants, not frozen, toasted or warmed in the oven
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 package dry hollandaise sauce mix
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves, finely chopped
- 4 slices prosciutto, thinly sliced
- Fresh tarragon leaves, for garnish
- Preheat oven to 325 F degrees.
- Slice croissants horizontally and place all 4 on a baking sheet.
- Fill a medium-sized frying pan halfway with water.
- Over medium heat, bring water to a simmer.
- Add white vinegar to water.
- Do not let water boil.
- Working with 1 egg at a time, crack egg into a small bowl and slide into simmering water.
- Simmer eggs 3 to 5 minutes, or until whites are cooked and yolk is still soft.
- Transfer eggs with slotted spoon onto a plate.
- TIP: Eggs can be pre-cooked and refrigerated to this point.
- Reheat by sliding egg into simmering water for 1 minute at time of service.
- In a small saucepan, add hollandaise packet to the milk.
- Add the chives and tarragon.
- Heat thoroughly over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat.
- Set aside.
- Separate croissant halves and place together forming a circle, cut-side up.
- Top each half with a slice of prosciutto and a poached egg.
- Spoon hollandaise sauce over the top of the egg.
- Garnish with tarragon leaves.
croissants, white vinegar, eggs, hollandaise sauce mix, milk, fresh chives, tarragon, tarragon
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/eggs-benedict-recipe.html (may not work)