Potluck Eggs Benedict

SUBMITTED BY: Pauline Van Breemen 

"Asparagus spears give this hearty breakfast dish big springtime flavor. It's super served over warm fluffy biscuits...and a great way to use up extra hard-cooked eggs. -- Pauline Van Breemen, Franklin, Indiana"
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 pound cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 8 hard-cooked eggs, quartered
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 10 biscuits, warmed

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cut asparagus into 1/2-in. pieces, using only tender parts of spears. Cook in a small amount of boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes; drain. Set aside to cool. Melt butter in a saucepan; stir in flour until smooth. Add milk and broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add ham and cheese; stir until the cheese melts. Add eggs, salt, cayenne and asparagus; heat through. Serve over biscuits.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by Kim M. 
Delicious, easy, HEARTY! My first eggs benedict...and it won't be the last. The cheese sauce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2008 by McBeth 
Made the recipe as stated however I added Tarragon which I think is a key ingredient to Eggs... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by CSmith 
My family and friends loved this dish. I originally served it over english muffins but the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by kristilynn 
Hmm... I don't know. I made this because my husband loves eggs benedict, and I can't say this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by chefsazy 
This was very easy to make and pleased everyone - kids and adults! Will make this again and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2009 by MagK 
This recipe was a hit when I had a house full of guests over the holidays. My husband loved it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2008 by mermaid 
This rates 3 stars. It's good, but shouldn't be called eggs benedict. There is nothing about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2007 by yummytummy 
This was easy to make and fast and it is still in the fridge-it makes a heap, maybe 12... MORE


 
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