Eggs Benedict with Pancetta and Cheese Sauce

Name: Eggs Benedict with Pancetta and Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 thin slices mild pancetta; 6 eggs; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white vinegar; 6 slices ham; 6 slices tomato; 2 cups (500 ml) arugula; 3 English muffins, homemade or store-bought, cut in half and toasted; Salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth; 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine; 150 g brie cheese, rind removed; 2 egg yolks

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Preparation 40 MIN

Cooking 20 MIN
Servings 6

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

12 thin slices mild pancetta
6 eggs  
1 tablespoon (15 ml) white vinegar
6 slices ham
6 slices tomato  
2 cups (500 ml) arugula
3 English muffins, homemade or store-bought, cut in half and toasted  
Salt and pepper

Cheese Sauce

3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter
3 tablespoons (45 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth
1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine
150 g brie cheese, rind removed
2 egg yolks

Preparation

With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place slices of pancetta on the baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.

Cheese Sauce

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter. Add flour and cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add broth and wine and bring to a boil, stirring with a whisk. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir in egg yolks, whisking vigorously. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
In a small saucepan of salted boiling water, add vinegar.
Break three eggs in three saucers. Slide eggs into water and poach for about 3 minutes or until desired doneness. Normally, yolk should still be runny. Place poached eggs on paper towels. Repeat with remaining eggs. Set aside.
Place a folded slice of ham on each muffin half. Layer with a slice of tomato, arugula and two pancetta chips. Top with an egg. Drizzle with sauce. Season with pepper.