Name: Creamy Pesto 'n Bacon Eggs Benedict
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter -; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour -; 1 cup 2% milk -; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese -; 3 tablespoons prepared pesto -; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg -; 1/8 teaspoon pepper -; 4 large eggs -; 2 onion bagels, split and toasted -; 8 cooked bacon strips -

Ingredients for - Creamy Pesto 'n Bacon Eggs Benedict

1. 2 tablespoons butter

2. 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

3. 1 cup 2% milk

4. 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

5. 3 tablespoons prepared pesto

6. 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

7. 1/8 teaspoon pepper

8. 4 large eggs

9. 2 onion bagels, split and toasted

10. 8 cooked bacon strips

How to cook deliciously - Creamy Pesto 'n Bacon Eggs Benedict

1 . Stage

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. Stir in cheese, pesto, nutmeg and pepper. Keep warm.

2 . Stage

Place 2-3 in. of water in a large saucepan or skillet with high sides. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break 1 egg into a small bowl; holding bowl close to surface of water, slip egg into water. Repeat with remaining eggs.

3 . Stage

Cook, uncovered, until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 3-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water.

4 . Stage

Top each bagel half with 2 slices of bacon, a poached egg and sauce. Serve immediately.