Benedict Eggs in Pastry Toh

nicoleingermantown's Note:

A Taste of Home recipe.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 4.0 pastries

• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 7 eggs, divided
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 (17 1/3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon water
• tarragon leaf, minced (optional)

Directions:

1. 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.
2. Transfer to a small bowl if necessary. Place bowl in a larger bowl of warm water. Keep warm, stirring occasionally, until ready to use.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.

Reviews

[under12parsecs]

This was really wonderful and not too terribly difficult. I'd never made hollandaise before, but the directions are clear and concise and it came out (in my opinion) lovely! I loved the puff pastry, ham, and egg topped with all that lusciousness! I cut the recipe in 1/3 and made 2 small cassaroles instead, but made the full amount of sauce. Mmmm....

[GingerlyJ]

Gotta love taste of home! This is perfect for an elegant lunch