Eggs Benedict with Dill Sauce

Name: Eggs Benedict with Dill Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash ground nutmeg; 1 package (6-1/2 ounces) garlic-herb spreadable cheese; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 4 large eggs; 2 English muffins, split and toasted; 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato spread; 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained; 4 fresh dill sprigs

Here's an extra special way to make Eggs Benedict— this recipe has all the richness but the sauce is much easier to make than a traditional Hollandaise.—Mary Louise Lever, Rome, Georgia

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash ground nutmeg
1 package (6-1/2 ounces) garlic-herb spreadable cheese
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
1 tablespoon white vinegar
4 large eggs
2 English muffins, split and toasted
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato spread
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
4 fresh dill sprigs

Directions

In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add spinach, salt and nutmeg; heat though. For dill sauce, in a small saucepan, combine spreadable cheese, cream cheese, wine and dill. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until well blended.
Place 2-3 in. of water in a large saucepan or skillet with high sides; add vinegar. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into a small bowl; holding the bowl close to the surface of the water, slip each egg into water.
Cook, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water.
Spread each muffin half with 4 teaspoons tomato spread. Top with 1/4 cup spinach mixture, a poached egg and 1/4 cup sauce. Top with pimientos and dill sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 490 calories, 38g fat (22g saturated fat), 297mg cholesterol, 983mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein.

Originally published as Bistro Eggs Benedict with Boursin Dill Sauce in Taste of Home Special Interest Publications 2015

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BeckyJCarver

Jul 2, 2017

This recipe was really good. I couldn't find the herb cheese spread so i used garden herb cream cheese instead. it made the sauce really thick so next time if I use that I'll use less.