Benedict Eggs in Pastry Recipe

Benedict Eggs in Pastry Recipe
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80% would make again

Here’s a new twist on an old favorite. Inside these puffy golden bundles is an omelet-like filling of eggs, ham and lemony hollandaise sauce. —Catherine Slussler, Tomball, Texas

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  • 4 Servings
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 7 eggs, divided
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Minced fresh tarragon, optional

Directions

  • In 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°. Reduce heat to low. Slowly drizzle in warm melted butter, whisking constantly. Whisk in cayenne.
  • Transfer to a small bowl if necessary. Place bowl in a larger bowl of warm water. Keep warm, stirring occasionally, until ready to use.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir ham and onions in butter until onions are tender. In a large bowl, whisk six eggs and milk. Add egg mixture to the pan; cook and stir until set. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/3 cup reserved hollandaise sauce. Set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll each sheet into a 12-in. x 9-1/2-in. rectangle; cut each in half widthwise. Place 1 cup egg mixture on half of each rectangle; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Beat water and remaining egg; brush over pastry edges. Bring an opposite corner of pastry over the egg mixture; pinch seams to seal. With a small sharp knife, cut several slits in the top.
  • Transfer to a greased baking sheet; brush with remaining egg mixture. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with remaining hollandaise sauce. Sprinkle with tarragon if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry with 5 teaspoons sauce equals 1,204 calories, 84 g fat (34 g saturated fat), 601 mg cholesterol, 1,790 mg sodium, 74 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 41 g protein.

Benedict Eggs in Pastry published in Taste of Home April/May 2009, p47

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Benedict Eggs in Pastry Recipe

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Reviewed on May. 11, 2009 by hansoninparadise

Made this for Mother's Day brunch. I recommend going to the trouble for homemade hollandaise, but make 2 batches. One for mixing with the filling, then make another when the pastries are baking. I followed the recipe exactly and used leftover easter baked ham I had frozen. I served it with an undressed fresh fruit salad and Mimosas all with Haviland china, silver and crystal. It was beautiful enough for any special occasion and was so delicious. Worth every calorie and fat gram! I will be making this again & again. Thank you!

Reviewed on May. 10, 2009 by dnltd

Okay. Tried this dish today for a Mother's Day brunch.

Made a few variations because of time, money, and energy.

Here's what I thought:

The dish was delicious. A real hit. However, I didn't have ham and wasn't paying the exorbitant prices for it either. Therefore, I used sausage. Worked well.

I exchanged cheddar cheese for Provolone. Added strained, cooked spinach and some mushrooms--anything you want to add to your own omlette.

The homemade hollandaise sauce was simple a disaster.

After I destroyed it the first batch, I ruined a second.

Recommendation: USE PACKAGED HOLLANDAISE SAUCE.

Nobody will be twice the wiser and you'll be less stressed.

Who needs a double boiler when you can make Hollandaise in a microwave and a Pyrex measuring cup?!

TIP: THIS DISH IS A WONDERFUL MAKE AHEAD.

I assembled it the night before. Brushed it with the egg mixture and then covered it VERY WELL with plastic wrap.

It needed to cook a little longer because it was chilled. But it was a real hit.

dnltd

Reviewed on May. 09, 2009 by dnltd

This looks so dog-gone good, I want to eat it right now.

I'm going to the store to buy some puff pastry for Baklava, so I might as well pick up an extra box for this!

Dan Albaugh

Reviewed on May. 06, 2009 by Ida Hummptier

I liked this OK- I just felt the lemon overwhelmed the eggs. Maybe next time I will use a little less of the lemon juice. Otherwise, very tasty!

Reviewed on May. 05, 2009 by Just a pinch

This was fabulous! I would recommend that you finely cube the ham as well as make additional Hollandaise (some for inside the packet and more on the top! When we prepared the recipe, I forgot to put the cheese on the inside, so after baking the packets for 15 minutes, we sprinkled it on top and returned them to the oven for the cheese to melt. It worked!

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