Easy Ham Bread Benedict
Recipe from Smithfield

A twist on the classical Eggs Benedict utilizing your leftover ham. Perfect for brunch.


Easy Ham Bread Benedict

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Ingredients
Bread:
  • 1 1/2  cups
    Smithfield Ham, grated (any ham will work except Smithfield Country Ham, which is too salty)
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  • 1 1/2  cups
    all purpose flour
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  • large eggs
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  • 1/2  cup
    milk
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  • 1/2  cup
    canola oil
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  • 3/4  cup
    Gruyere cheese, grated (substitute Swiss cheese)
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  • 1  package
    active dry yeast
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  •  
    pinch of black pepper
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    chipotle chili pepper
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Eggs:
  • eggs
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  • 1  tablespoon
    white vinegar
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Blender Hollandaise:
  • egg yolks
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  • lemon, juiced
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  • 2  shakes
    hot sauce
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  • 1/2  cup
    unsalted butter, 1 stick
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    kosher salt
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  •  
    Flat leaf parsley for garnish
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, mix thoroughly the flour, eggs, milk, oil, salt, and peppers. Fold in the ham and cheese. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and mix well. Pour into a prepared 4x10-inch loaf pan. Bake until golden, about 1 hour. (Note: This is a dense bread without much of a rise).Pour off any oil that may have oozed out during baking. When cooled, cut into 3/4-inch slices and toast in the oven.

Blender Hollandaise:
Put egg yolks, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt in a blender and pulse to combine. Put the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted. With the blender running, gradually add the melted butter into the egg mixture until smooth and frothy. If the sauce is too thick add a teaspoon of warm water to loosen up.

Eggs:
Fill a large skillet with water half up the sides. Add vinegar and bring to a low simmer. Break eggs into the water to poach. Remove the poached eggs with a slotted spoon just when the whites are cooked through, but yolks are still runny (approximately 3-4 minutes).

To Assemble:
Place one piece of toasted ham bread on a plate. Place one of the poached eggs atop the ham toast and pour over a generous helping of hollandaise. Garnish with a sprig of flat leaf parsley.

Serving Suggestions
Bread can be made the day before and toasted when ready to assemble.

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