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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (235g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

Calories 281
Calories from Fat 99 (35%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 11.0g 16%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 22%
Monounsaturated Fat 3.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 29mg 9%
Sodium 829mg 34%
Potassium 617mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 16.8g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Sugars 3.8g
Protein 27.3g 54%

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Brunch Eggs With Herbed Cheese Sauce

Recipe #122076 | 25 min | 10 min prep | add private note
PaulaG

By: PaulaG
May 15, 2005

I love Eggs Benedict which is high in fat and cholesterol. Now that I have to watch my intake of both, I found this recipe and it is a wonderful alternative. Serve with fresh assorted fruit for an elegant brunch.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Herbed Cheese Sauce

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in flour; remove from heat.
  2. 2
    Gradually stir in milk, return to heat and heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  3. 3
    Boil and stir 1 minute; stir in Cheddar cheese, basil.
  4. 4
    Adjust salt and cayenne pepper to personal taste, remove from heat and keep warm.
  5. 5
    In a nonstick 10-inch skillet over medium heat, brown Canadian bacon on both sides, remove and keep warm.
  6. 6
    Beat the yogurt with with egg substitute and pour into skillet that was used for bacon.
  7. 7
    As the egg mixture begins to set at bottom and side, gently lift the cooked portions with spatula so that uncooked portion can flow to bottom.
  8. 8
    Avoid constant stirring.
  9. 9
    Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened throughout but still moist.
  10. 10
    Place 1 slice bacon on each muffin half.
  11. 11
    Divide eggs among the muffin halves, top with about 2 tablespoons sauce, and grate Parmesan cheese on top.
  12. 12
    Add a few grinds of fresh pepper to each serving and sprinkle with freshly snipped chives.
  13. 13
    Serve with fresh fruit for a delightful brunch for 4.

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From: Kitchen Witch Steph

On Jul 1, 2008

I made this for my daughter and I this morning. It was very good. We had no English muffins on hand so I used some leftover Italian bread I had. I used regular old eggs and sour cream instead of yogurt. Cheese sauce was quick to put together. Just used one tablespoon of butter and slightly less flour. Basil was a nice flavor and I appreciate that little addition of cayenne. Thanks for the lovely breakfast. Made for my Babes for ZWT4.

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    From: sugarpea

    On Jan 17, 2008

    This was delicious but we didn't have any trouble serving this recipe for two and I doubled the sauce. Loved the addition of the yogurt to the eggs. No worry with this recipe about making "perfect" poached eggs.

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  • From: codeblusqrl

    On Jan 1, 2009

    I had this for breakfast this morning and I have to say it was quite good. I only had ham and used an egg, instead of egg substitute, but it was wonderful just the same. I have yet to try eggs benedict, but if it's anything like this, I know I'd be hooked. Thanks for a great recipe.

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    From: luvinlif2k

    On Jun 28, 2008

    The sauce made this dish perfect. I forgot to stock up on egg substitute so used regular eggs. I also didn't have access to chives. These were a great addition to our Saturday brunch! I love the basil in the sauce! Reviewed for ZWT4.

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