Eggs Benedict Ramekins

Submitted by The Finicky Chef

"Elegant brunch recipe perfect for a romantic breakfast-in-bed for two. I found it in an issue of "Cooking for 2""

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 2 slices white bread
• 1⁄3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 slices Canadian bacon, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon minced fresh basil
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons hollandaise sauce mix
• 2 teaspoons hollandaise sauce mix
• 1⁄2 cup water
• chopped fresh parsley

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F and coat 2 8-oz ramekins or custard cups with nonstick cooking spray; line each with a slice of bread.
2. Layer with cheese, onion, Canadian bacon, garlic powder, and basil; cover evenly with beaten eggs.
3. Place on baking sheet; bake for 20-25 minutes or until done (thermometer will read 160F).
4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan; whisk in sauce mix and gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute, or until thickened.
5. Gently remove ramekins to serving plates; top with Hollandaise sauce and sprinkle with chopped parsley.