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Southern-Style Fried Green Tomato Eggs Benedict
Experience a fusion of classic and Southern cuisine in this innovative breakfast dish. Crisp, tangy fried green tomatoes paired with succulent Canadian bacon and perfectly poached eggs, are all nestled on a toasted English muffin. It's all topped off with a velvety, tangy homemade hollandaise sauce, bringing a wonderful balance of flavors to your morning.
Ingredients
- Salt and pepper
- to taste
- Cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon
- Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon
- Unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (for hollandaise sauce)
- Vegetable oil
- for frying
- Breadcrumbs
- 1 cup
- Eggs
- 4, beaten (for egg wash)
- All-purpose flour
- 1 cup
- Canadian bacon
- 4 slices
- English muffins
- 2, split and toasted
- Eggs
- 4 (for poaching)
- Green tomatoes
- 4 slices
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes by first dipping each slice in flour, then in beaten egg, and finally coating them in breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded tomato slices until they turn a golden brown on both sides. Once done, drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pot, bring water to a simmer. Gently poach the eggs until the whites are firm but the yolks remain runny. This should take about 3 minutes.
- While the eggs are poaching, create the hollandaise sauce. Melt butter in a small saucepan, then remove from heat. Whisk in lemon juice and cayenne pepper until the mixture is smooth.
- To assemble the dish, place a slice of Canadian bacon on each half of the toasted English muffins. Top with a fried green tomato, a poached egg, and a generous spoonful of hollandaise sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
Tips
- To ensure your poached eggs have a nice shape, create a gentle whirlpool in the simmering water before adding the eggs.
- For a lighter option, you could grill the green tomatoes instead of frying them.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 Dish Type: Breakfast Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Calories: 400 Fat: 22g Carbs: 30g Protein: 16g Sodium: 600mg Sugar: 4g
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