Recipes

Eggs Benedict with Sweet Potato Hash

Serve these eggs Benedict on a bed of tender asparagus and a smoky hash of sautéed sweet potatoes.

The secrets to poaching an egg are adding a small amount of vinegar to gently boiling water and carefully spinning the egg as it cooks. Serve this breakfast tradition on a bed of tender asparagus and a smoky hash of sautéed sweet potatoes, topping the eggs with hollandaise sauce.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 5 tbsp water, divided
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter cut into thirds, softened
  • 1 tsp salt, divided
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 12 spears asparagus, woody ends snapped off
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 4 large eggs
  • Additional smoked paprika, for garnish

Directions

  1. For hollandaise sauce, in a stainless-steel bowl whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon water. Place the bowl over a saucepan containing barely simmering water (or use a double boiler); the water should not touch the bottom of the bowl. Add one-third of the butter. Whisk and cook until the butter melts and the sauce starts to thicken. Add remaining butter, one piece at a time, whisking constantly until melted. Cook 2 minutes more to thicken sauce. Remove from heat; whisk in ¼ teaspoon salt and cayenne pepper. Cover and keep warm until ready to use. If sauce thickens or curdles, whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water.
  2. For hash, in a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in ¾ teaspoon salt, paprika, chili powder and black pepper. Stir in sweet potatoes and ¼ cup water. Bring mixture to simmering; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once.
  3. Place asparagus in an 8-inch-square baking dish; add 2 tablespoons water. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  4. Meanwhile, fill a medium skillet half full with water; add vinegar. Bring to a gentle boil. Break eggs, one at a time, into a small bowl. Holding lip close to water level, slide each egg into simmering water. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until whites are set and yolks are still soft. Using a slotted spoon, remove eggs from skillet, allowing water to drain. Place eggs in a bowl.
  5. To assemble, divide hash among four dinner plates. Top each with asparagus, a poached egg and some hollandaise sauce. Sprinkle with additional paprika.

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