Microwave Cornbread Eggs Benedict
This recipe offers a quick and easy take on Eggs Benedict using a microwave. It features microwave-cooked cornbread muffins topped with crispy bacon, poached eggs, and a simple microwave cheese sauce, finished with chives.
Equipment
- 1 Microwave Oven
- 1 Microwave Safe Bowl (1-quart) For poaching eggs
- 1 Microwave Safe Plate For cooking bacon
- 1 Microwave Safe Cup or Bowl For cornbread muffins
- 1 Small Microwave Safe Bowl For cheese sauce
Ingredients
Main
- 2 large eggs
- 4 strips bacon
- 1 package microwave cornbread
- 4 slices American cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce recommended: Tabasco
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Chives chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a 1-quart microwave safe bowl 1/2 full with water. Crack the eggs into it and poke a hole in the yolks with a skewer or toothpick. Microwave on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until the whites are set and the yolks are still soft. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Put 2 layers of paper towels onto a microwave safe plate and place the bacon strips on top. Microwave on high power for about 3 minutes, or until crisp. Set aside.
- Mix the microwave cornbread according to package directions. Cook 2 English muffin size portions using a microwave safe cup according to package directions. Remove from the cup and put onto plates.
- Tear the cheese into pieces and put them into a small microwave safe bowl. Add the milk, hot sauce, and mustard and season with salt and pepper. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stirring half way through, or until the cheese is melted and smooth.
- To assemble, top each cornbread muffin with 2 slices of bacon. Put a poached egg on top of each and cover each with half the cheese sauce. Garnish with chives and serve.
Notes
Achieving a perfect microwave poached egg requires careful timing; start with the minimum time and check for doneness. Poking the yolk prevents it from exploding. For crispier bacon, ensure paper towels are used and adjust microwave time based on wattage. The cheese sauce consistency is key; stir halfway through microwaving to prevent separation and ensure smoothness. Consider using a more robust cheese like cheddar for a richer sauce, adjusting liquid as needed. Fresh chives add a bright finish, but parsley is a good alternative.