THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! IMPRESS PARTY-GOERS WITH AN EASY, FUN & CUSTOMIZABLE EGGS BENEDICT BAR

Urbandale, Iowa  (NOVEMBER 14, 2016) - The fall and winter holiday party season has begun. That means festive gatherings with family and friends - and of course great food.

While planning your holiday get-togethers, don't forget to pick up an extra dozen eggs for creating special holiday breakfasts, brunches and parties that will impress your guests. With minimal prep time, you can create a special eggs benedict breakfast bar where they can create their own personalized masterpiece.

Not only are eggs delicious, they're a nutritional powerhouse; one large egg provides 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids.  They're also included in all three healthy eating patterns recommended in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

With just a dozen eggs, six English muffins and customized toppings like bacon, smoked salmon, crabmeat and lobster, you can create an unforgettable gathering your loved ones will be raving about all year.

Here's how:

Eggs Benedict Breakfast Bar

Prep Time: 15 minutes    
Cook Time: 15 minutes        
Makes: 6 servings
    
WHAT YOU NEED

12 EGGS
6 English muffins, split and toasted

Blender Hollandaise:
1 cup melted butter
5 egg yolks
3 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. each salt
Pinch cayenne pepper

HERE'S HOW

1. PREHEAT oven to 350?F. ADD 1 tbsp. water to each cup of 12-cup muffin pan. CRACK egg into each cup. BAKE for 10 to 12 minutes or until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny or until desired doneness. COOL for 1 minute. REMOVE each egg using slotted spoon and place on paper towel-lined plate to drain.
2. Blender Hollandaise: HEAT butter in small saucepan set over medium-high heat until melted. COMBINE egg yolks, lemon juice, 1 tbsp. water and mustard in blender; puree until smooth. With motor running, pour butter into blender. SEASON with salt and cayenne pepper.
3. TOP each English muffin half with Customized Toppings (see Insider Information), oven-poached egg and Hollandaise.

ENJOY

Be sure to also check out other delicious egg recipe ideas, at IowaEgg.org.

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