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.
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yield
serving(s)
prep time
30 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For benedict eggs in pastry
- FOR THE EGGS
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4 lgegg yolks
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4 Tbsplemon juice
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2 tspdijon mustard
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1 cbutter, melted
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2 dashcayenne pepper
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4 ccubed fully cooked ham
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4green onions, chopped
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2 Tbspbutter
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12 lgeggs
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4 Tbspwhole milk
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2 pkg17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
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2 cshredded cheddar cheese
- FOR THE EGG WASH
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1 lgegg
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2 Tbspwater
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minced fresh tarragon
How To Make benedict eggs in pastry
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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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2Reduce heat to low. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a baking sheet.
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3Slowly drizzle in warm melted butter, whisking constantly.
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4Whisk in cayenne. Keep warm, stirring occasionally, until ready to use.
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5In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir ham and onions in butter until onions are tender.
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6In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk.
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7Add egg mixture to the pan; cook and stir until set.
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8Remove from the heat; stir in 1/3 cup reserved hollandaise sauce. Set aside.
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9On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry.
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10Roll each sheet into a 12-in. x 9-1/2-in. rectangle; cut each in half widthwise.
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11Place 1 cup egg mixture on half of each rectangle; sprinkle with cheese.
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12Beat egg and water; brush over pastry edges.
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13Bring an opposite corner of pastry over the egg mixture; pinch seams to seal.
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14With a small sharp knife, cut several slits in the top.
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15Transfer to a greased baking sheet; brush with remaining egg mixture.
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16Bake at 400 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.
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17Serve with remaining hollandaise sauce.
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18Sprinkle with tarragon.
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