Eggs Benedict

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons hot water
• ½ cup low fat or light mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• 4 slices ham or Canada bacon
• 2 whole grain English muffins
• 4 medium eggs
• Parsley

Method

Step 1

Combine water with mayonnaise in double boiler. Stir for 5 minutes. (This can also be done in the microwave.)

Step 2

Stir in lemon juice and dry mustard. Set aside.

Step 3

Place large pan on burner. Add approximately 2 inches of water and simmer.

Step 4

Toast English muffins.

Step 5

Cook bacon. You can cook in the microwave, oven, or pan fry.

Step 6

Crack eggs into shallow saucer.

Step 7

Slip eggs carefully into water in large pan.

Step 8

Cover pan with lid and turn off heat.

Step 9

Cook three to five minutes depending on how firm you want the eggs.

Step 10

Lift poached eggs from pan with a slotted spoon. Drain excess water.

Step 11

Put a slice of meat on each muffin half.

Step 12

Place each egg on top of meat and top with 2 tablespoons of lemony mayonnaise.

Step 13

Garnish with parsley.