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Eggs Benedict is a popular recipe for breakfast or brunch. Now, you can enjoy this classic meal even when on a low carb or gluten free diet. This recipe is made up of cauliflower toast, ham, and perfectly poached eggs topped with rich and creamy Hollandaise Sauce.
Eggs Benedict is one of the first recipes that comes to mind when I think of brunch.
Now that I follow a keto diet, I wanted to come up with a low carb version to make for Easter brunch this year.
I decided to use cauliflower “toast” as the base for this recipe. The cauliflower toast is actually the same as a cauliflower hash brown.
It’s made up of riced cauliflower, cheese, and some seasonings.
This recipe is also a great way to use up some of the leftover ham you might have after a big family or holiday dinner.
Hatfield Classic Ham
In this recipe, I use Hatfield’s 3lb. Classic Ham that I bought from Food Lion. You can prepare the ham for dinner the night before and use leftovers to make this recipe or just cut a few slices and heat them up in the microwave. It could not be easier!
Typically, whenever I make a ham for dinner, I always make sure to buy a bigger size than I need so that there is plenty leftover.
I love finding new ways to use it up. But, should you need less, Hatfield has plenty of simple, flavorful ham products to suit your needs.
While ham is notorious for being the star of the show for dinner, Hatfield’s Classic Ham can also be a great addition to breakfast, brunch (my personal favorite), lunch, and even side dish recipes!
Their hams are full of flavor, ethically raised, and provide such great convenience because they are already fully cooked which can help make meal time easier.
Hatifeld Classic 3lb hams can also be found at Giant Carlisle, Giant Landover, ShopRite, Stop n Shop, ACME, and Weis. To learn more about all of Hatfield’s products, click HERE!
Why This Recipe Works
- This recipe makes for an impressive Easter brunch, yet it’s easy to make.
- Cauliflower toast is the perfect stand-in for English Muffins and holds up really well.
- It’s a great choice for those who might be following a low carb, keto, and/or gluten free diet.
How to Make Eggs Benedict on Cauliflower Toast
Prep!
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat mat if you have one.
Rice the cauliflower and shred the cheese. You can reference this post on How to Rice Cauliflower, if needed.
Tip: Use fresh cauliflower for the best results. You can sometimes find riced cauliflower in the produce section of the grocery store.
Tip: It is always recommended to shred the cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded bagged cheese that contains additional starches and doesn’t melt as nicely.
Create!
** Keep in mind that you will be making the other parts of this recipe while the cauliflower toasts are baking.
Make the Cauliflower Toasts First!
Place the riced cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high for 6 minutes.
Dump out the riced cauliflower onto a kitchen towel and let it cool to the point you can handle it without it burning. Once cool, wrap the towel around the cauliflower and squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Place the cauliflower back into the bowl.
Add the cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and egg. Mix well to thoroughly combine.
Form the mixture into 8 even sized patties on a baking sheet. You can shape them anyway that you like.
Bake for 15 minutes, flip, then bake another 5 minutes or until golden brown.
While the cauliflower toast is baking, make the Hollandaise Sauce.
Melt the butter in 20 second increments in the microwave or in small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt to a blender and turn onto high.
Drizzle the melted butter in through the flap on the blender lid until it’s well combined and starts to thicken.
Turn off the blender and transfer the sauce to a bowl.
While the cauliflower toasts are still baking, slice the ham.
Bring a saucepan filled about halfway with water and the distilled vinegar to a simmer. Crack each egg into a bowl, then gently slide it into the simmering water. Cover, turn off the heat, and allow to sit for 4-5 minutes.
Gently spoon each egg out of the hot water and place onto the ham slices.
Present!
Top with as much Hollandaise sauce as you’d like and fresh parsley, if desired.
Cut into the poached egg and enjoy!
Tips and Techniques for the Best Eggs Benedict on Cauliflower Toast
- Use fresh cauliflower for the best results. Some grocery stores now carry riced cauliflower in the produce section.
- Shred the cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded cheese which doesn’t melt as well due to the added starch.
- You can make the cauliflower toasts up to 3 days ahead of time. Reheat them in the oven just before you need them.
FAQ’s
- Is Eggs Benedict keto friendly? Classic Eggs Benedict is made using English muffins and would therefore not be keto-friendly. This version on cauliflower toast is in fact keto-friendly with only 8 net carbs per serving.
- Can Eggs Benedict be made ahead of time? Not entirely. Leftover ham can be used. The cauliflower toast can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven just before you need it. You can also make the Hollandaise sauce up to one day ahead of time and reheat it in 10-second increments in the microwave just before you need it. You will need to prepare the poached eggs right when you need them.
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Eggs Benedict on Cauliflower Toast
Ingredients
Cauliflower Toast
- 5 cups riced cauliflower
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese * grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 egg
Hollandaise Sauce
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 lemon * juiced, about 1 tablespoon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter * melted
Ham
- 8 ounces ham * sliced from a Hatfield 3lb Classic Ham
Poached Eggs
- 8 eggs
- 1 tablespoon distilled vinegar
- fresh parsley * optional, for garnish
Instructions
Cauliflower Toast
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat mat if you have one.
- Place the riced cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high for 6 minutes.
- Dump out the riced cauliflower onto a kitchen towel and let it cool to the point you can handle it without it burning.
- Once cool, wrap the towel around the vegetables and squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Place the cauliflower back into the bowl.
- Add the cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and egg. Mix well to thoroughly combine.
- Form the mixture into 8 even sized patties on a baking sheet. You can shape them anyway that you like.
- Bake for 15 minutes, flip, then bake another 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Hollandaise Sauce
- While the cauliflower toast is baking, make the Hollandaise Sauce.
- Melt the butter in 20 second increments in the microwave or in small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt to a blender and turn onto high.
- Drizzle the melted butter in through the flap on the blender lid until it's well combined and starts to thicken.
- Turn off the blender and transfer the sauce to a bowl.
Ham
- While the cauliflower toasts are still baking, slice the ham.
Poached Eggs
- Once the cauliflower toasts are done baking, place 2 on each plate and top with a piece of the ham.
- Bring a saucepan filled about halfway with water and the distilled vinegar to a simmer.
- Crack each egg into a bowl, then gently slide it into the simmering water.
- Cover, turn off the heat, and allow to sit for 4-5 minutes.
- Gently spoon each egg out of the hot water and place onto the ham slices.
- Top with as much Hollandaise sauce as you'd like and fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
Tips and Techniques for the Best Eggs Benedict on Cauliflower Toast
- Use fresh cauliflower for the best results. Some grocery stores now carry riced cauliflower in the produce section.
- Shred the cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded cheese which doesn’t melt as well due to the added starch.
- You can make the cauliflower toasts up to 3 days ahead of time. Reheat them in the oven just before you need them.
FAQ’s
- Is Eggs Benedict keto friendly? Classic Eggs Benedict is made using English muffins and would therefore not be keto-friendly. This version on cauliflower toast is in fact keto-friendly with only XX net carbs per serving.
- Can Eggs Benedict be made ahead of time? Not entirely. Leftover ham can be used. The cauliflower toast can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven just before you need it. You can also make the Hollandaise sauce up to one day ahead of time and reheat it in 10-second increments in the microwave just before you need it. You will need to prepare the poached eggs right when you need them.
Nutrition
Where to Find Hatfield 3lb. Classic Ham in Food Lion
Alexandra says
I probably shouldn’t have read this delicious post on an empty stomach – it sounds SO good. This will be on a regular rotation in our household I am sure.
Deanne says
I love this idea! Saving it for a perfect weekend breakfast!
Luci’s Morsels says
I love leftover ham too. I’d be devastated if there weren’t leftovers! And I love the addition of the cauliflower toast. I always struggle to get enough veggies in classic breakfast dishes!
Mikayla says
Those eggs are perfectly poached! This looks delicious, I have to try cauliflower like this!
Sophia says
What a great idea! This looks so delicious and it’s perfect for a low carb diet. Yum!