ITALIAN EGGS BENEDICT WITH PESTO HOLLANDAISE
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
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
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Sujata Biswokarma
s_biswokarma@yahoo.comThis was a good recipe, but I think I'll stick to the classic eggs benedict next time.
Xavier Villegas
v_x9@hotmail.co.ukI 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
md.s75@aol.comThis 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
delivery73@aol.comI'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
josh67@gmail.comThis 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
rudrayani-s36@gmail.comThis 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
skye72@gmail.comI'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
h-allatin7@yahoo.comThis 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
rahul_mahato87@gmail.comMeh.
Brayden Landers
brayden.l@yahoo.comI 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
__p26@gmail.comThis 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
maina_e@gmail.comNot 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
anjon_s@hotmail.comI'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
itsthegamerdan_gamer52@gmail.comThis 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