ITALIAN EGGS BENEDICT WITH PESTO HOLLANDAISE

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My husband and I have a standing breakfast date on Saturday mornings. When we want something fancy, we make Italian-inspired eggs Benedict with pesto and prosciutto. -Jackie Dodd, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon prepared pesto
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons white vinegar
4 large eggs
8 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham
4 fresh basil leaves
4 slices tomato
4 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick), toasted

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in pesto. In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, whisk egg yolks, water and lemon juice until blended; cook until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and temperature reaches 160°, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to very low. Very slowly drizzle in warm melted butter mixture, whisking constantly., Transfer to a small bowl if necessary. Place bowl in a larger bowl of warm water. Keep warm, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve. Place 2-3 in. of water in a large saucepan or skillet with high sides; add vinegar. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break cold eggs, 1 at a time, into a small bowl; holding the bowl close to the surface of the water, slip each egg into water., Cook, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water., To serve, layer prosciutto, basil, tomato and eggs over toast. Top with hollandaise sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 39g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 457mg cholesterol, Sodium 1092mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Sujata Biswokarma
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This was a good recipe, but I think I'll stick to the classic eggs benedict next time.


Xavier Villegas
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I love eggs benedict, and this Italian version with pesto hollandaise was no exception. The pesto added a nice pop of flavor and the hollandaise was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this again.


Md Sohag khan
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The pesto hollandaise was a great addition to the classic eggs benedict. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy eggs benedict.


Gas Delivery
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I'm not a big fan of eggs benedict, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The pesto hollandaise was really good and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, but I might use a different type of hollandais


Josh Gilmer
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This was a great recipe! The pesto hollandaise was easy to make and added a lot of flavor to the dish. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the hollandaise was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rudrayani Shrestha
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This was my first time making eggs benedict, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The pesto hollandaise was amazing and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I'm definitely going to make this again.


Colton Skye
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The pesto hollandaise was surprisingly good and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, but I might use a different type of hollandaise


Allatin Hilcey
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This was a fun and easy recipe to try. The pesto hollandaise was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the hollandaise was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for


Rahul Mahato
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Meh.


Brayden Landers
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I love eggs benedict, and this Italian version with pesto hollandaise was no exception. The pesto added a nice pop of flavor and the hollandaise was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this again.


Prince _mehidi
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pesto hollandaise was a bit tricky to get right, but it was worth the effort. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the hollandaise was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ephantus Maina
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Not a fan. The pesto hollandaise was too overpowering and masked the flavor of the eggs and ham. I think I'll stick to the classic hollandaise next time.


Anjon Sarkar
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I've made eggs benedict many times before, but this was the first time I tried it with pesto hollandaise. It was amazing! The pesto added a really nice flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


itsthegamerdan gamer
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This was a delightful twist on the classic eggs benedict! The pesto hollandaise was incredibly flavorful and added a nice depth of flavor to the dish. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the hollandaise was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommen