benedict eggs in pastry
If you love Eggs Benedict like I do, then you'll love this new twist on an old favorite. Inside these puffy golden bundles is an omelet-like filling of eggs, ham and lemony hollandaise sauce. Brought to you from Taste of Home.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
Serves 8
Ingredients
- FOR THE EGGS
- 4 large egg yolks
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 dashes cayenne pepper
- 4 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 4 - green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 12 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 packages 17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- FOR THE EGG WASH
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons water
- - minced fresh tarragon
How To Make benedict eggs in pastry
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Step 1In a double boiler over simmering water or a small heavy saucepan, constantly whisk the egg yolks, lemon juice and mustard until mixture begins to thicken and reaches 160 degrees.
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Step 2Reduce heat to low. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a baking sheet.
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Step 3Slowly drizzle in warm melted butter, whisking constantly.
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Step 4Whisk in cayenne. Keep warm, stirring occasionally, until ready to use.
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Step 5In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir ham and onions in butter until onions are tender.
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Step 6In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk.
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Step 7Add egg mixture to the pan; cook and stir until set.
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Step 8Remove from the heat; stir in 1/3 cup reserved hollandaise sauce. Set aside.
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Step 9On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry.
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Step 10Roll each sheet into a 12-in. x 9-1/2-in. rectangle; cut each in half widthwise.
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Step 11Place 1 cup egg mixture on half of each rectangle; sprinkle with cheese.
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Step 12Beat egg and water; brush over pastry edges.
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Step 13Bring an opposite corner of pastry over the egg mixture; pinch seams to seal.
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Step 14With a small sharp knife, cut several slits in the top.
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Step 15Transfer to a greased baking sheet; brush with remaining egg mixture.
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Step 16Bake at 400 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.
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Step 17Serve with remaining hollandaise sauce.
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Step 18Sprinkle with tarragon.
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