Best 6 Asparagus Egg Benedict Recipes

ASPARAGUS EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Set aside., Prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 2-3 in. water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer. Holding the dish close to the surface of the water, slip the eggs, one at a time, into the water. , Cook, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until the whites are completely set and the yolks begin to thicken. With a slotted spoon, lift each egg out of the water., To assemble, place 4 pieces of asparagus on each muffin half; top with a poached egg; sprinkle with cheese. Top each with about 3 tablespoons hollandaise sauce; garnish with paprika. Serve immediately.

MUSHROOM & ASPARAGUS EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Saute asparagus in 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet until crisp-tender; remove and keep warm., Saute shallot in remaining oil and 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet until tender. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 4 minutes longer. Add sherry, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in cream and salt. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in basil., Meanwhile, place 2-3 inches of water in a large skillet with high sides; add white vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently. 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. With a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of the water., Spread remaining butter over toast slices. Top each with asparagus, a poached egg and mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with pepper and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately.

QUICK ASPARAGUS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Place a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the oven to broil.
• Trim off about an inch from the bottom of the asparagus and peel about halfway up. Toss the asparagus with the olive oil on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and broil until slightly blistered and tender, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the oven and set aside.
• Combine the mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
• Fill a large straight-sided skillet with about 2 inches of water and bring it to a bare simmer over medium heat. Add the vinegar. Crack an egg into a cup and gently slip it into the water. Repeat with the remaining eggs and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, gently scoop the eggs from the water and blot dry with a paper towel.
• To serve, divide the asparagus among 4 plates and sprinkle with the chopped dill. Top each serving with a poached egg, drizzle with a quarter of the sauce and garnish with a sprig of dill.

EGGS BENEDICT WITH ASPARAGUS AND BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cut off and discard the woody ends from the asparagus and boil the spears for 5 minutes, or until fork- tender but still firm. Drain, transfer to a dish, and sprinkle the lemon juice on top.
• Heat a wide 3-quart saucepan of water over medium heat and add a pinch of salt. Poach the eggs.
• Place the English muffins on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top each muffins half with 3 asparagus spears and 2 slices of Brie. Bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
• Top each muffins half with a poached egg and 1 tablespoon of the Hollandaise sauce and season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

EGGS BENEDICT WITH ASPARAGUS AND CRAB

Steps:

• Steam asparagus till tender with 1 teaspoon of vinegar.
• Steam crab till fully cooked.
• Poach eggs with parsley.
• Heat muffinfs and cut in half. Place eggs on muffin halfs. Add cooked bacon, crab and aspargus and top with hollandaise sauce.

ASPARAGUS EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• 1. In a small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients (1st 8 ingredients)and blend well. Heat over medium-low heat until hot; then keep warm until ready to serve. In a large non-stick skillet, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add asparagus; return to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 3 to 6 min. or until tender but not mushy. Remove from skillet, cover to keep warm but be careful that the cooking process doesn't continue and over cook them. Discard water and spray same skillet with non-stick spray. Add egg product, salt and pepper; mix well. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently to scramble. Cook until set. To serve: place 2 English muffin halves on each plate. Top each with eggs, asparagus and 3 TBS (or more) sauce. (Note: if the sauce seems to thicken too much, add a touch of milk, heating first so not to cool down sauce) Sprinkle with paprika if desired and serve immediately