BLT Eggs Benedict
By Joelene
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon
- 3/4 cup fat-free buttermilk
- 8 eggs plus 1 yolk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 salt
- Pinch of cayenne
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tomatoes on the vine, sliced
- 8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
- 2 cups arugula
Details
Preparation
Step 1
Heat oven to 400 degrees . Place bacon on a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, until crispy.
Fill a large, deep-sided skillet threefourths full with water. Bring water to barely simmering and cover. Meanwhile, in a small pot, whisk buttermilk, egg yolk, cornstarch, 1/4 tsp of the salt and the cayenne over medium heat until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until liquid barely simmers and is thickened, about 3 minutes, being careful not to scramble eggs. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, chives and butter. Cover with lid to keep warm.
Sprinkle tomatoes with remaining 1/8 tsp salt. Place 2 slices toasted bread on each plate. Top with some sliced tomatoes, 1/2 cup of the arugula and 2 slices bacon (each slice broken in half). Crack 4 of the eggs into separate cups. Pour into skillet of simmering water one by one. Poach eggs 3 to 4 minutes, until whites are set. Remove with a slotted spoon and place one on each slice. Repeat with remaining 4 eggs. Spoon sauce over eggs.
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