Croque Monsieur Benedict

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 7
Croque Monsieur Benedict: A French twist on the classic breakfast dish
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 -8 tablespoons margarine ( Becel Olive Oil type )
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups plain soymilk ( Silk coffee milk is best )
1 -2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 -2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 egg yolk
1 -2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup cheese , grated ( like Parmesan , Asiago , Romano , Gruyere , Swiss or combo )
6 large eggs , with unused
1 egg white , from sauce above
1 pinch kosher salt ( as desired )
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
1 baguette , cut into 8 pieces ( or 8 slices of any type of toasted bread )
8 slices prosciutto , sliced but not paper thin
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
640
Sugar
4g
Fat
47g
Croque Monsieur Benedict is a French-inspired breakfast dish that combines two classic dishes - the Croque Monsieur and eggs Benedict. The Croque Monsieur is a grilled cheese sandwich with ham, commonly found in cafes and bistros in France. Eggs Benedict is a popular American brunch dish that traditionally consists of a poached egg and ham on an English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce. This recipe takes the Croque Monsieur up a notch by using prosciutto instead of ham, and replacing the bread with a baguette. The hollandaise sauce is replaced by a rich cheese sauce made with soymilk, Dijon mustard, and grated cheese. The result is a delicious and indulgent breakfast dish that will impress your guests or make your lazy weekend brunch extra special.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to broil with the oven rack about 4 inches from the heating element.
2.In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt margarine.
3.Add flour and whisk until smooth, about 1 minute.
4.Gradually add soymilk, whisking constantly until mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.
5.Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
6.In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and a ladleful of the soymilk mixture together.
7.Pour egg yolk mixture back into saucepan with soymilk mixture; whisk until combined.
8.Add Dijon mustard and grated cheese, whisking until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth; set aside.
9.Poach eggs according to desired doneness; set aside.
10.To assemble, place baguette pieces or toasted bread onto a baking sheet. Top each piece with a slice of prosciutto and sprinkle with basil.
11.Top each piece with a poached egg and drizzle with cheese sauce.
12.Place baking sheet in the oven and broil until cheese sauce is bubbly and golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

PROS

Croque Monsieur Benedict is a flavorful and rich breakfast dish that will satisfy your taste buds.
This French twist on the classic eggs Benedict is perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend brunch.
The combination of the crispy baguette, salty prosciutto, and rich cheese sauce is simply irresistible.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the cheese sauce and prosciutto.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The recipe may also be time-consuming and require some culinary skills to get the perfect poached egg and cheese sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The croque monsieur Benedict contains protein and healthy fats from the eggs and cheese. The dish also has the added benefits of soy milk, which is a good source of protein, calcium, and vitamin D. Soy milk is also low in saturated fat and does not contain cholesterol.

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