Pesto Eggs Benedict Recipes

Steps:

• Cook the bacon or ham in a skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, until thoroughly heated, turning once. (For large groups, cook in oven on a large baking sheet.).
• Drain on paper towels.
• Lightly braise the spinach in some butter, oil and garlic just until wilted. Set aside.
• To assemble, spread some teleme cheese on a toasted half of an English muffin.
• Next put 2 bacon or ham slices on each muffin half.
• Place a mound of braised spinach on top of the bacon/ham.
• Top each with a poached egg, and drizzle evenly with the pesto cream sauce.
• Sprinkle with fresh pepper and serve immediately.
• **Poached eggs:.
• Add water to a depth of 3 inches in a large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and maintain a light simmer.
• Add 1/2 tsp vinegar to simmering water.
• Break eggs one at a time into a small dish, and slip into the simmering water, as close to the surface of the water as possible.
• Simmer 3-5 min or to desired doneness and remove eggs with a slotted spoon.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. Stir in cheese, pesto, nutmeg and pepper. Keep warm., 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 one egg into a small bowl; holding bowl close to surface of water, slip egg into water. Repeat with remaining eggs., Cook, uncovered, until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 3-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water., Top each bagel half with two slices of bacon, a poached egg and sauce. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. In a small bowl, combine egg, Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Pour into pan, and cook stirring for 3 to 5 minutes, or until desired doneness. Remove from heat, and stir in pesto.