Cajun-Style Eggs Benedict

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 1
Cajun-Style Eggs Benedict - A Spicy Twist on a Classic Breakfast Dish
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 dash hot pepper sauce
salt and black pepper to taste
4 large buttermilk biscuits , halved
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 pound andouille sausage , halved then cut into 2-inch pieces
8 eggs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
740
Sugar
7g
Fat
56g
Eggs Benedict is a classic breakfast dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This version, with a spicy Cajun twist, puts a new spin on the classic dish. The andouille sausage adds a nice kick of heat, while the creamy Parmesan sauce balances it out. Perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or a special occasion breakfast, this dish is sure to please.

Instructions

1.Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2.Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3.Gradually whisk in the milk and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce has thickened.
4.Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and hot pepper sauce.
5.Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6.Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
7.Add the andouille sausage and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8.Add the halved biscuits to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
9.Meanwhile, poach the eggs.
10.To assemble, place two biscuit halves on each plate, top with a piece of sausage, a poached egg, and spoon the Cajun cream sauce over the top. Serve immediately.

PROS

A delicious spin on a classic breakfast dish.

The spicy Cajun cream sauce adds a nice kick of heat to the dish.

Easy to make at home.

CONS

This dish is relatively high in fat and calories due to the use of sausage and heavy cream in the sauce.

May not be suitable for those with a low tolerance for spicy foods.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be the healthiest option due to its high calorie and fat content, it does provide a good amount of protein from the eggs and sausage.
The sauce contains calcium from the Parmesan cheese.

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