Mushroom Eggs Benedict Recipes

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., In same skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms and shallots. Cook and stir over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated. Add spinach, pepper and salt; cook until spinach is wilted., Place 2-3 in. water in a large skillet with high sides; add vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently. Working in batches, break cold eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer; holding the cup close to the surface of the water, slip each egg into water., Cook, uncovered, until whites are completely set and yolks are still soft, about 4 minutes., In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk egg yolks, water and lemon juice until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Reduce heat to low. Very slowly drizzle in warm melted butter, whisking constantly. Whisk in salt and pepper., With a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water. On each muffin half, layer pancetta, mushroom mixture and an egg; spoon sauce over top. Sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray.
• With a spoon, gently scrape out the dark inside of the mushroom caps, being careful not to break the cap. Brush both sides of the mushroom caps with oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill the mushrooms over a medium-high heat, until they are tender and their juices begin to release, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, top side down.
• On the same grill or grill pan, cook the Canadian bacon over medium-high heat, until they are warm and grill marks have formed, about 30 seconds on each side. Place 1 piece of the bacon into each of the mushroom caps.
• Separate the whites of 4 of the eggs into a medium bowl and discard the yolks or save them for another use. Add the remaining 4 whole eggs to the bowl with the whites, add the water and whisk until combined. Cook the eggs in a medium nonstick skillet over a medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the eggs are done, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon 1/4 of the scrambled eggs on top of the Canadian bacon in each the mushroom caps. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of pesto over each and top with some basil ribbons and 1 teaspoon of Parmesan.