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Orange Eggs Benedict

Servings 6

Ingredients

  • water
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 6 French baguette slices 3/4-inch thick each
  • 6 thick slices ham
  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade
  • orange zest for garnish

Orange Hollandaise:

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 orange juice only
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions

  • To make Orange Hollandaise: In small bowl, add egg yolks, orange juice and salt. Blend until combined. Gradually add melted butter into egg mixture while blending. Set aside.
  • In skillet, add water halfway up sides. Add vinegar. Bring to simmer. Break eggs into water to poach. Cook 3-4 minutes until whites are cooked through and yolks are still runny. Using slotted spoon, remove eggs and drain on paper towels.
  • Spread butter on one side of bread slices. Place bread in skillet and cook until golden brown. Add ham to same skillet and cook until browned on both sides..
  • To assemble, spread bread slices with orange marmalade. Top each with one slice cooked ham and one poached egg. Pour hollandaise over eggs and garnish with orange zest.

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Course: Breakfast