Eggs Benedict Italian Style
by Cucina con Simone · 162K subscribers on YouTube
A hearty Italian-style Eggs Benedict with crispy prosciutto, poached egg, steamed asparagus, and rich hollandaise sauce on toasted bread.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
9 items- 1 pcsProsciutto CrudoSingle slice, crisped in the pan
- 1 pcsBreadOne thick slice, toasted
- 1 pcsEggFresh egg for poaching
- AsparagusSteamed or seasoned with salt, oil, lemon
- Hollandaise SaucePrepared separately, generous amount
- Butter(optional) — Optional, to spread under the bread
- Salt(optional) — For seasoning asparagus
- Olive Oil(optional) — For dressing asparagus
- Lemon(optional) — Juice for asparagus
Method
- Heat a pan over medium heat and quickly sear the prosciutto crudo slices on both sides until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat, place the bread in the same pan and toast until golden and crunchy on both sides.
- Poach the egg: bring water to a gentle simmer, create a vortex with a spoon, and carefully slide the egg from a small bowl into the center. Let it cook without touching the bottom until the white is set but the yolk is runny.
- Steam the asparagus briefly (or cook with salt, oil, and lemon as desired).
- Assemble: place the toasted bread on a plate, top with crispy prosciutto, steamed asparagus, the poached egg, and generously spoon hollandaise sauce over everything.
- Serve immediately, breaking the yolk to let it flow over the dish.
Cucina con Simone
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