Description
A twist on the classic Eggs Benedict utilizing your leftover ham. Perfect for brunch.

Ingredients

• Bread:
  
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 3 large eggs
  
• 1/2 cup milk
  
• 1/2 cup canola oil
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• Pinch black pepper
  
• 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper
  
• 1 1/2 cups grated Smithfield Spiral Sliced Ham
  
• 3/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese (substitute Swiss cheese)
  
• 1 package active dry yeast
  
• Blender Hollandaise:
  
• 2 egg yolks
  
• 1 lemon, juiced
  
• 2 shakes hot sauce
  
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  
• Eggs:
  
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  
• 6 eggs
  
• Garnish:
  
• Flat-leaf parsley

Preparation
Cooking Time: 1 Hour

Bread:

Preheat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, thoroughly mix flour, eggs, milk, oil, salt and peppers. Fold in ham and cheese. Sprinkle yeast over top and mix well. Pour into prepared 4- by 10-inch loaf pan. Bake until golden, about 1 hour. (This is a dense bread without much of a rise.) Pour off any oil that may have oozed out during baking. When cooled, cut into 3/4-inch slices and toast in the oven.

Blender Hollandaise:

Put egg yolks, lemon juice, hot sauce and salt in blender and pulse to combine. Put butter in microwave safe bowl and microwave until melted. With blender running, gradually add melted butter into egg mixture until smooth and frothy. If sauce is too thick, add 1 teaspoon warm water to thin.

Eggs:

Fill large skillet with water half way up sides. Add vinegar and bring to low simmer. Break eggs into water to poach. Remove poached eggs with slotted spoon when whites are cooked through, but yolks are still runny (approximately 3 to 4 minutes).

To Assemble:

Place 1 piece toasted ham bread on each plate. Place 1 poached egg on top of toast and pour generous amount of hollandaise over it. Garnish with sprig of flat-leaf parsley.

Serving Suggestions: Bread can be made the day before and toasted when ready to assemble.

Nutrition
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Serves
Servings: 6

Variations
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