Mexican Benedict Recipe

Spice up your brunch or enjoy a quick yet impressive weekday dinner with this vibrant Mexican Benedict! This easy recipe combines perfectly poached eggs with crispy chili-dusted polenta rounds, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. Get ready for a culinary adventure that's both satisfying and surprisingly simple to make.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 498.8 kcal
Protein 47g
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Ingredients for Mexican Benedict

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How to Make Mexican Benedict

  1. **Prepare the Eggs:** Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar. Reduce heat to a simmer.
  2. **Poach the Eggs:** Gently crack each egg into a separate cup. Create a swirling motion in the simmering water and carefully slide each egg into the water. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
  3. **Cook in Batches:** Cook 4 eggs at a time. Remove the poached eggs with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate. Cover to keep warm.
  4. **Prepare the Polenta:** Slice the cooled polenta into 8 rounds (about 1/2 inch thick).
  5. **Season the Polenta:** In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
  6. **Dust with Spices:** Lightly dust both sides of each polenta round with the chili-garlic powder mixture.
  7. **Cook the Polenta:** Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the polenta rounds for approximately 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  8. **Keep Warm:** Remove the polenta from the skillet and keep warm until ready to assemble.
  9. **Assemble the Mexican Benedict:** Place two polenta rounds on each of four plates.
  10. **Top with Deliciousness:** Top each serving with one poached egg, 2 teaspoons of cheese, 1/4 cup of salsa, 1 teaspoon of sour cream, avocado slices, and a sprinkle of green onions.
  11. **Serve Immediately:** Enjoy your delicious and easy Mexican Benedict!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

73g

Carbs

5g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mexican Benedict?

Mexican Benedict takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mexican Benedict?

Mexican Benedict has approximately 498.8 calories per serving, with about 47 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 60 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mexican Benedict?

The key ingredients for Mexican Benedict are White Vinegar, Eggs, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Prepared Polenta, Olive Oil. See the full list with measurements above.

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