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Double-Cheese Eggs Benedict

"Making breakfast is my favorite part of running a bed-and-breakfast," explains Megan Hakes of Wellsville, Pennsylvania. "Returning guests often request this poached egg dish." The eggs are served over English muffins and Canadian bacon then topped with a simple sauce.

8 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
POACHED EGGS:
1 tablespoon white vinegar
8 eggs
4 English muffins, split and toasted
8 slices Canadian bacon, warmed
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

For cheese sauce, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour
until smooth; gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir
for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the
cheese, mustard, salt and pepper, stirring until cheese is melted.
Cover and keep warm.
Place 2-3 in. of water in a large skillet with high sides; add
vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently. Break cold
eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer; holding the cup
close to the surface of the water, slip egg into water.

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Double-Cheese Eggs Benedict (continued)

Directions (continued)

Cook 4 eggs, uncovered, until whites are completely set, about 4
minutes. With a slotted spoon, lift each egg out of the water.
Repeat with remaining eggs.
To assemble, top each muffin half with one slice Canadian bacon, one
egg, cheese sauce and bacon. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 301 calories, 16 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 250 mg cholesterol, 793 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein.