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Southwest Eggs Benedict

Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Buffy Hargett Photo by: Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Ingredients

  • 8 (5-inch) fajita-size corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
  • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 8 large eggs
  • Chipotle Hollandaise Sauce
  • 1 cup salsa
  • Garnish: fresh cilantro sprigs

Preparation

1. Fry tortillas, in batches, in hot oil in a medium skillet 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until crisp. Top each tortilla evenly with shredded cheese. Keep warm.

2. Add water to a depth of 3 inches to a large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and maintain a light simmer. Add vinegar. Break 4 eggs, and slip into water, 1 at a time, as close as possible to surface. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes or to desired degree of doneness. Remove with a slotted spoon. Trim edges, if desired. Repeat procedure with remaining 4 eggs.

3. Top each warm tortilla with a poached egg, Chipotle Hollandaise Sauce, and 2 Tbsp. salsa. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.

Southern Living MARCH 2007

Chipotle Hollandaise Sauce

This recipe goes with Southwest Eggs Benedict

Chipotle Hollandaise Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup egg substitute
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 3 to 4 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, pureed (about 4 tsp.)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Preparation

1. Process 1/3 cup egg substitute, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor on high 1 minute; reduce to low speed. With blender running, pour in melted butter in a slow, steady stream. Add minced cilantro, pureed chipotle peppers, and lime juice; process until smooth. Microwave sauce at HIGH 10 to 15 seconds before serving, if desired.

Note: Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce may be found in the international foods section of your supermarket or in Latin grocery stores.

Southern Living MARCH 2007

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Pineapple-Grapefruit Spritzer

For an alcohol-free, equally refreshing drink, use ginger ale instead of wine.

Pineapple-Grapefruit Spritzer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 1 cup pink grapefruit juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 (750-milliliter) bottle sparkling white wine, chilled
  • Garnish: pink grapefruit slices

Preparation

Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large container; cover and chill at least 1 hour. Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a pitcher, discarding ginger. Add wine just before serving. Serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.

Southern Living JUNE 2004

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Baked

  • 8 (5-inch) fajita-size corn tortillas

Dairy

  • 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
  • 1/3 cup egg substitute
  • 1 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled

Other

  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 1 cup pink grapefruit juice

Spices

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons honey

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Southwest Eggs Benedict

Chipotle Hollandaise Sauce

creamy grits

Pineapple-Grapefruit Spritzer

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