EGGS BENEDICTINE

If you like eggs, then you will want to try this recipe from the chefs aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ships. If fat and cholesterol is a problem, skip this recipe and try Eggs Arnold.

8 eggs, poached
4 English muffins, split, toasted
8 slices ham
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
3 egg yolks
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Cayenne pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Parsley, chopped

1. Whip the egg yolks in a stainless steel bowl over steam or in a double boiler over boiling water.
2. Gradually add the melted butter, lemon juice and seasonings.
3. Cook only until thicken.
4. Do not over cook.
5. Fry the sliced ham in butter on both sides, then place on top of a toasted English muffin half.
6. Put a drained poached egg on top of the ham and cover all with Hollandaise sauce.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley

NUTRITION FACTS per serving: 720 calories, 478 calories from fat, 53g total fat (82%), 26.9g saturated fat (135%), 704.8mg cholesterol (235%), 1546.3mg sodium (64%), 29.2g carbohydrates (10%), zero fiber, 31.3g protein (63%), 2389 IU vitamin A (48%), 14mg vitamin C (23%), 194mg calcium (19%) and 4.7mg iron (26%).