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duck eggs benedict w. spinach asparagus & bacon

blentz8 avatar
Recipe by
barbara lentz
@blentz8
beulah, MI

You won't miss the English muffin with this version. Duck eggs are so big and the richness of the runny yolk is absolutely delicious.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For duck eggs benedict w. spinach asparagus & bacon

  • 4 slice
    bacon
  • 2 clove
    garlic minced
  • 12 oz
    baby spinach
  • 1 tsp
    champagne vinegar
  • 8 stalk
    asparagus
  • salt & pepper
  • 2
    duck eggs
  • 1 tsp
    white vinegar
  • CAJUN HOLLANDAISE
  • 3 lg
    egg yolks
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 Tbsp
    creole or other grainy mustard
  • 2 stick
    butter
  • 1/2 tsp
    cajun seasoning
  • salt and pepper

How To Make duck eggs benedict w. spinach asparagus & bacon

  • 1
    To make the Hollandaise Place the egg yolks, lemon juice, mustard and Cajun seasoning in a blender. Melt the butter and make sure it is hot. Blend the egg yolk mixture until frothy slowly drizzle the butter into the mixture while continuing to blend. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • 2
    Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside. Add the garlic to the bacon grease and cook 30 seconds. Add the asparagus stalks and cook 3 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add the spinach and cover and cook until wilted. Add the Champagne vinegar and salt & pepper.
  • 3
    Bring a pot of water to a boil. add a pinch of salt and white vinegar. Crack the eggs into separate bowls. Whisk the water to make a whirlpool. Immediately drop one egg into the whirlpool. Let cook about 3 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon. Repeat with second egg.
  • 4
    To plate add spinach to a plate. Top with asparagus then the bacon. Add the poached egg to the top and drizzle the hollandaise over top.
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