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Italian Eggs Benedict with Grana Padano & Prosciutto di San Daniele

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Published on February 6, 2017 by Helen Best-Shaw 24 Comments
Last Updated on January 7, 2019

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Treat yourself to a brunch with a difference with these richly indulgent Italian Eggs Benedict.

A lovely runny egg yolk on a delicious Italian eggs Benedict, made with Grana Padano & Prosciutto di San DanieleBrunch is an infrequent treat, but there are times when pottering around in the kitchen in the morning, probably at the weekend when there’s a bit more time, is the perfect way to start the day.  I think that eggs Benedict are the quintessential brunch dish: whenever eating out on a weekend morning and I see them on the menu, my decision is easy. But I don’t only enjoy them in restaurants; they are more of a treat than a simple fried breakfast, but when making them at home (especially if using ready-made hollandaise), they’re not so complicated the little extra work isn’t too daunting.

With eggs topped with hollandaise sauce, this is definitely a dish at the richer and more indulgent end of the spectrum, but then that makes it perfect as an occasional treat on a special occasion. The sort of thing that looks great served as breakfast in bed, with a glass of prosecco, Bucks Fizz or similarly suitable cocktail. Normally, the thing that holds me back from making eggs Benedict more often is making hollandaise sauce, but now that good quality pre-made sauce is readily available, it’s one of those situations where I’m happy to go with the ready-made, rather than feel that I have to go through the whole rigmarole of bains marie and terror of scrambling or curdling sauce.

Delicious Italian eggs Benedict, made with Grana Padano & Prosciutto di San Daniele

We have taken the standard recipe for eggs Benedict, and given them a bit of a twist. Rather than ham, we’re using Prosciutto di San Daniele, and we’ve also added some cheese, with salty tasting Grana Padano.

Grana Padano and Prosciutto di San Daniele are quality artisan products that are perfect for embellishing and enhancing a simple dish like this to turn it into something rather more special.  They both have PDO, or Protected Designation of Origin status, and are made following strict rules by skilled, passionate artisans, so they deserve to be served in a way that shows them off.   You can read more about my visit and learn how both Prosciutto di San Daniele & Grana Padano are made, and see lots more images and read more about the artisans below.

The Story behind Proscuitto di San Daniele- receiving the ham in the factory
Grana Padano PDO - the cheesemaker

You don’t need an egg poacher for the perfect poached egg: there are really two real secrets to perfect results when poaching directly in water. The first is to find the absolute freshest eggs you can. The fresher the egg, the more that the white stays together when first added to the water. The second is not to have the water boiling too fast. A very gentle simmer is perfect. I break the egg into a small cup or ramekin dish first; this speeds up how fast you can add the egg to the water. Once the water is simmering, and everything else is ready, give the water a gentle swirl and drop the egg into the middle.

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A lovely runny egg yolk on a delicious Italian eggs Benedict, made with Grana Padano & Proscuitto di San Daniele
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Eggs Benedict with Grana Padano & Prosciutto di San Daniele

A rich brunch treat, with the classic English muffin, poached egg and hollandaise sauce given an Italian twist with Grana Padano cheese and Prosciutto di San Daniele
Servings: 1 egg
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 English muffin
  • Butter
  • 1 egg
  • 2 slices Prosciutto di San Daniele
  • 5-6 thin slices Grana Padano (A vegetable peeler is perfect for slicing the cheese.)
  • 2 tbsp hollandaise sauce (Use ready made for convenience.)
  • Extra Proscuttio di San Daniele and Grana Padano for garnishing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Warm the hollandaise sauce according to the instructions on the packet. 
  • Break the egg into a small cup or ramekin dish. Lightly swirl some gently simmering water, and tip the egg into the middle of the saucepan. 
  • Slice the muffin and toast one half. Spread with butter.
  • Lay the slices of Prosciutto di San Daniele on the muffin, and top with the slices of Grana Padano.
  • Once the egg white is cooked, but when the yolk is still runny, using a slotted spoon take the egg out of the saucepan. Pat dry with some kitchen paper, and place onto the muffin.
  • Spoon the warm hollandaise onto the egg
  • Top with little pieces of Prosciutto di San Daniele and Grana Padano.
  • Don't wait! Enjoy immediately. 

Notes

These are the quantities for one egg. Adjust for the number of people and how hungry they are. 2 is a filling brunch for most people. 
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
Eggs Benedict with Grana Padano & Prosciutto di San Daniele
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 184mg61%
Sodium 636mg28%
Potassium 98mg3%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 240IU5%
Calcium 99mg10%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: eggs benedict, Italian Eggs Benedict
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  1. Dannii

    They are some perfect looking poached eggs. What a great way to jazz up breakfast.

    Reply
    • Helen

      I do love a good poached egg.

      Reply
  2. Rhian Westbury

    I absolutely love brunch but can you believe I have never had eggs benedict before?! x

    Reply
    • Helen

      Eggs benedict is one of my favourite things, I always order it when in a hotel as I rarely make it at home.

      Reply
  3. Deanna

    5 stars
    I love this Italian version! It looks soooo yummy!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Helen

      I do like a twist on an everyday classic.

      Reply
  4. Donna

    Eggs Benedict is a favourite of mine and this looks absolutely delish! Thx for sharing

    Reply
    • Helen

      I love Eggs Benedict. Always my first choice to order.

      Reply
  5. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables

    5 stars
    My husband looooves eggs benedict so this would be such a perfect brunch recipes!

    Reply
    • Helen

      They are my favourite thing for a hotel breakfast. Happily Ed is far better at poaching eggs than I am so I get him to make them for me.

      Reply
  6. Annie @ Annie's Noms

    Brunch is a very infrequent occasion here too! But if it means I can enjoy amazing Eggs Benedict like this, then I think I might have to make time for brunch more often! These look awesome, I just love the Italian twist on them too :)

    Reply
    • Helen

      I love brunch. Buying a god quality hollandaise takes much of the pain of making eggs Benedict away.

      Reply
  7. Julia @ HappyFoods Tube

    Oooh, I would love this! I love everything Italian so this is a big YES from me! Thanks for the egg poaching tips – I never get them looking beautiful.

    Reply
    • Helen

      I am so hopeless at poaching eggs, I usually leave it to Ed every time.

      Reply
  8. Mellissa Williams

    5 stars
    My husband loves Eggs Benedict and this would be a lovely brunch for Valentine’s day. Thanks for the tips on poaching eggs!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Hope he enjoys his special breakfast!

      Reply
  9. Jazmin Williams

    4 stars
    I think my stepdad would really like this – maybe a birthday breakfast idea…

    Reply
    • Helen

      It would be an amazing birthday breakfast!

      Reply
  10. Rachel

    Not only is that a perfect cooked egg but this looks amazing x

    Reply
    • Helen

      Ed is the expert with poaching eggs, it can be so tricky to get perfection.

      Reply
  11. The Nice Nest

    I love eggs Benedict but I usually mess up the hollandaise sauce. It’s obvious but I never thought to look for ready made! Those poached eggs look perfect.

    Reply
    • Helen

      I think making Hollandaise sauce is daunting for many of us, a good quality ready made is really useful.

      Reply
  12. Hayley Warren

    This looks so luxurious and delicious! It’s making me crave eggs now!

    Reply
    • Helen

      ideal for brunch or a birthday breakfast.

      Reply

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