Eggs Benedict

By adlee24

POINTS® Value: 6
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 12 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Treat mom to breakfast in bed with our lightened-up version of this restaurant classic. Surprise her by cleaning up the kitchen, too!

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp hot water
• 1/2 cup(s) reduced-calorie mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 oz Canadian-style bacon, about 4 slices
• 2 average whole-wheat english muffin(s), split and toasted
• 4 large egg(s)

Preparation

Step 1

* In the top of a double boiler, blend hot water with mayonnaise, stirring frequently until heated through, about 7 minutes. Add lemon juice. Remove double boiler from heat and set aside. Add 2 to 3 drops yellow food coloring, if desired.

* In a nonstick skillet, cook bacon until heated through, about 3 minutes. Place one slice bacon on each muffin half.

* Meanwhile, prepare poached eggs by cracking each egg into one of four microwaveable bowls (be careful not to break the yolks). Cover each with clear plastic wrap. Microwave 2 eggs at a time on HIGH until whites are cooked and yolk is firm, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove eggs with slotted spoon and place one each on muffin halves. Top each egg with 2 tablespoons of sauce and serve immediately. Yields 1/2 muffin per serving.