New Orleans Brunch Eggs

Name: New Orleans Brunch Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms; 1/2 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham; 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1-1/4 cups beef broth; 8 slices grilled ham; 8 eggs, poached; 4 English muffins, split and toasted

My husband and I don't have any family nearby, so we often invite friends over for special weekend brunches. Of all the dishes I serve, guests seem to like this the best.

Ingredients

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/4 cups beef broth
8 slices grilled ham
8 eggs, poached
4 English muffins, split and toasted

Directions

In a skillet, saute mushrooms, chopped ham, onions and garlic in butter until vegetables are tender. Stir in flour and cayenne pepper. Blend in broth; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. To serve, place a slice of ham and an egg on each muffin half. Spoon sauce over each.

Originally published as New Orleans Brunch Eggs in Cookin' Up Country Breakfasts Cookbook