greggs benedict
I love eggs Benedict, but wanted to add a Southwestern flair. The chopped chili peppers do not make the sauce hot and spicy, but they add a distinct flavor. You want them in the sauce. I like this with a Moscato wine. Also, just a note, you can cook the vegetables and keep them warm in the oven while you prepare the sauce and poach the eggs. I set my oven to 170 degrees to keep them warm.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
If you know someone who loves Southwest flavors, this Eggs Benedict recipe is for them! Sauteed vegetables, savory hash browns, and smoky bacon are the base rather than an English muffin. A cheesy homemade bechamel sauce is spooned on top. A soft poached egg on top adds richness, and the yolk creates a sauce too. Chopped tomatoes and green onions add a pop of fresh flavor and color. Wonderful for brunch, but this could be dinner too.
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small sweet onion sliced, separate the rings
- 1 small red pepper chopped
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 15 ounces frozen hash brown potatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded Colby Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons canned chopped green chile peppers
- EGGS
- 4 large eggs poached, leaving yolks soft
- TOPPING
- 1 large spoonful of diced tomatoes, canned or fresh
- 2 stalks green onion, chopped
How To Make greggs benedict
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Step 1Fry bacon in a skillet until slightly crispy. -
Step 2Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onions and red pepper in olive oil until tender. Then add mushrooms and cook until tender.
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Step 3Add hash browns, bacon, salt, and pepper to the cooked vegetables. Cook until potatoes start to brown.
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Step 4For the sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan and whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and bring to a boil.
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Step 5When boiling starts, whisk for a minute. Then add cheese and chopped green chiles. Stir until melted.
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Step 6Divide the cooked potatoes and vegetables onto 4 plates. Place poached eggs on top of cooked potatoes and vegetables.
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Step 7Spoon sauce on top of eggs. Top with diced tomatoes and chopped green onions.
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