Indulge in the delightful flavors of Eggs Benedict, now transformed into a convenient and portable finger food with our Make-Ahead Eggs Benedict Toast Cups recipe. These individual cups, made from bread or puff pastry, are filled with creamy hollandaise sauce, tender ham, and perfectly poached eggs. For a vegetarian twist, try our Eggs Florentine Toast Cups, where spinach replaces the ham, adding a vibrant green hue and a boost of nutrients.
Our third recipe, Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast Cups, combines the richness of smoked salmon with the creamy texture of avocado, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. And for those who prefer a classic breakfast treat, our French Toast Cups are a delightful option, featuring fluffy bread soaked in a sweet custard mixture and topped with fresh berries.
With detailed instructions and helpful tips, our recipes ensure that you can easily prepare these delectable treats in advance, making them perfect for busy mornings, brunch gatherings, or as a unique addition to your party menu.
MAKE-AHEAD EGGS BENEDICT
Everyone's favorite brunch, complete with toasty English muffins, a perfectly poached egg, & luscious homemade hollandaise sauce! This easy eggs benedict recipe is perfect for ordinary weekends & special occasion brunches alike. With a make-ahead approach & lots of easy tips (like poaching eggs in advance & prepping hollandaise in a blender), homemade eggs benedict has never been simpler to make at home!
Provided by Jess Larson
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- to 400 degrees F, ensuring the oven racks are positioned in the top & bottom third of the oven. Line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy clean up & set aside.
- Arrange the bacon on one prepared baking sheet & set aside. Place asparagus on a second prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, & toss to coat. Place bacon & asparagus in the oven to bake & roast for 25-30 minutes, until the asparagus is tender with crispy edges & the bacon is crisp. Remove from the oven & set aside.
- Increase heat to 450 degrees F. Brush the remaining 2-3 tablespoons olive oil over the surface of the English muffins. Transfer to the oven to toast for 5-10 minutes, until golden brown & crisp around the edges. Remove from the oven & set aside.
- Add the water & vinegar to a large pot or saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Crack the eggs into 8 individual ramekins or small bowls. For prettier poached eggs with fewer wispy whites, crack the eggs into a fine mesh sieve & swirl to strain off the looser, liquidy whites. Set aside. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with cold water & a handful of ice cubes. Set aside.
- Gently swirl the water into a gentle vortex (note - the water does not need to vigorously swirl, but it does need to have just a little bit of movement) and slide an egg into the center of the vortex. Cook 2-3 minutes, gently stirring occasionally to keep the water moving, until the white is set & the yolk is soft. Use a slotted spoon to carefully transfer the egg to the prepared water bath. Repeat with the remaining eggs. You can poach 2-3 eggs at a time, but take things as slow as you need to ensure the eggs hold their shape & cook properly.
- Carefully transfer the cooled poached eggs to an airtight container & submerge in water. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, gently lower eggs into hot water from the tap. Set aside for 1-2 minutes, until warmed through. Serve immediately.
- Add butter to a liquid measuring cup. Microwave for 60-90 seconds, until melted & very warm. Set aside.
- Add the egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt & desired seasonings to a small food processor or blender. Blend about 30 seconds. The mixture should be very well incorporated & pale yellow in color. With the blender/food processor running, very slowly stream in the hot, melted butter until the hollandaise sauce is creamy, emulsified, & has reached your desired consistency. For a thicker hollandaise, use 6-8 tablespoons butter. For a thinner hollandaise, use 8-10 tablespoons butter.
- Transfer hollandaise to an airtight jar or container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. To reheat, transfer hollandaise to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring well between increments, until the sauce is warm.
- Top each toasted English muffin with toppings of choice (crispy bacon, roasted asparagus, thinly sliced prosciutto, smoked salmon, etc.). Place a poached egg on top. Finish with a spoonful of hollandaise sauce & garnish as desired with cracked pepper, fresh herbs, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 Assembled Eggs Benedict Each, Calories 498 calories, Sugar 0.5 g, Sodium 895.1 mg, Fat 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24 g, Cholesterol 517.5 mg
MAKE-AHEAD EGGS BENEDICT TOAST CUPS
When I was growing up, we had a family tradition of having eggs Benedict with champagne and orange juice for our Christmas breakfast. But now that I'm cooking, a fussy breakfast isn't my style. I wanted to come up with a dish I could make ahead that would mimic the flavors of traditional eggs Benedict and would also freeze well. Friends, all I can say is, this one fits the bill! -Lyndsay Wells, Ladysmith, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Flatten muffin halves with a rolling pin; press into greased muffin cups. Bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes., Meanwhile, prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions; cool slightly. Sprinkle bacon with pepper. In a large skillet, cook bacon in oil over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Divide bacon among muffin cups. Wipe skillet clean., Whisk eggs and 1/2 cup cooled hollandaise sauce until blended. In the same skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Divide egg mixture among muffin cups; top with remaining hollandaise sauce. , Bake until heated through, 8-10 minutes. Serve warm., Overnight option: Refrigerate unbaked cups, covered, overnight. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes., Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked cups in muffin cups until firm. Transfer to an airtight container; return to freezer. To use, bake cups in muffin tin as directed, increasing time to 25-30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if needed to prevent overbrowning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 495mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
BAKED EGGS BENEDICT CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ham, eggs, egg yolks, white vinegar, butter, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, english muffins
Provided by Tasty
Categories Breakfast
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Egg Cups: Grease a large muffin tin. Place a slice of ham in each tin, then crack an egg over each slice of ham. Cover with tin foil, then bake at 350˚F (175˚C) for 8-10 minutes (eight minutes if you like your yolk very runny).
- Hollandaise sauce: Fill the bottom of a double boiler part-way with water. Make sure that the water doesn't touch the top bowl. Bring water to a gentle simmer. In the top of the double boiler, whisk together three egg yolks and ½ tsp white vinegar until well mixed.
- Slowly pour the melted butter in the egg yolk mixture, a little at a time, while constantly whisking. If you pour too much too quickly without whisking, the mixture might not thicken or mix properly. If the hollandaise gets too thick, add a teaspoon or two of hot water. Continue whisking until all the butter is incorporated.
- Remove from heat, whisk in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place a toasted English muffin half down, layer the ham and egg cup on top of the English muffin, then drizzle your hollandaise sauce over the egg.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 1 gram
MAKE-AHEAD EGGS BENEDICT CASSEROLE
This clever egg bake takes its flavor and ingredient cues from classic Eggs Benedict-think English muffins, Canadian bacon, eggs, herbs and hollandaise. We simply cut out the fuss of making individual servings in favor of a crowd-friendly casserole format. It might just be the most impressive breakfast casserole ever-and it can even be made ahead!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 3h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat eggs, Bisquick™ mix, half-and-half, onions, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper with whisk until well blended. Stir in English muffin pieces and Canadian bacon; mix well. Pour into baking dish. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 12 hours.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover casserole; stir mixture.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
- Meanwhile, make hollandaise sauce as directed on package. Pour over top of casserole. Sprinkle with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 270 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 680 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
EGGS BENEDICT CASSEROLE
Overnight Eggs Benedict! Easy to make ahead, perfect for brunch or a special occasion or overnight house guests.
Provided by alycimo
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 9h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Whisk eggs, 2 cups milk, green onions, onion powder, and salt together in a large bowl until well mixed.
- Layer half the Canadian bacon in the prepared baking dish. Spread English muffins over meat and top with remaining Canadian bacon. Pour egg mixture over casserole. Cover baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Sprinkle casserole with paprika; cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven until eggs are nearly set, about 30 minutes; remove foil. Continue baking until eggs are completely set, about 15 more minutes.
- Whisk hollandaise sauce mix with 1 cup milk in a saucepan. Add margarine and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low, simmer, and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Drizzle sauce over casserole to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 174.4 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1053.3 mg, Sugar 4 g
CHRISTMAS BRUNCH, "DO AHEAD" EGGS BENEDICT
I have made these Christmas Eve morning and served them for Christmas Brunch. The eggs have still been soft centered. The original recipe is from "Company's Coming for Christmas"
Provided by Bergy
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Arrange muffin halves, cut side up in a 9x13" oven proof pan.
- Fry bacon until very crisp and soak off fat with paper towel.
- Place 2 slices on each muffin half.
- Poach your eggs until just set and carefully lift the eggs and place one on each muffin half.
- Sauce-----------------------.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour, paprika, pepper and nutmeg.
- Gradually add milk, stir until it boils and thickens.
- Add cheese and wine, stir until the cheese melts.
- Cool and then spoon sauce over the eggs.
- Topping--------------------.
- Melt 1 tbsp butter stir in the cornflakes, cool, and sprinkle over the top of the sauce.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- In the morning heat oven to 375F and bake for 20-25 minutes, serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Make sure the eggs are fresh and at room temperature before poaching them.
- Use a large enough skillet so that the eggs have plenty of room to poach without crowding each other.
- Gently simmer the eggs over low heat to prevent them from overcooking.
- Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the eggs from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast the bread cups until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Spread the hollandaise sauce on the toast cups and top with the poached eggs.
- Garnish with chopped chives, paprika, or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Conclusion:
These make-ahead eggs benedict toast cups are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic brunch dish. They can be assembled ahead of time, making them perfect for busy mornings or special occasions. With their creamy hollandaise sauce, perfectly poached eggs, and crispy bread cups, these egg cups are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a delicious and elegant brunch dish, give these make-ahead eggs benedict toast cups a try.
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