Eggs Benedict Re-Imagined

I get tired of the same old eggs benedict on every brunch menu and decided to mix things up a bit in this re-imagined version.
The traditional english muffin base is being replaced by a circle of Baked Cheese Grits. Once baked, the grits have a nice crunch on top and bottom while retaining a savory creamy center. Canadian bacon is switched out with Pan-Fried Panko Breaded SPAM. Yes, SPAM! I grew up on this stuff and wait till you taste it with the Panko Breadcrumb coating. It really takes it to a new level. To top all this off, I've created a Bearnaise Egg to replace the usual Hollandaise sauce. This eliminates some butter, but the Panko Crusted SPAM makes up for this loss.(Hehehehe)

Bon Apetit Y'all!

Step 1 Ingredients & Equipment

Ingredients:

Baked Cheese Grits:
1 Quart Milk
1 Cup Grits
1 tsp Salt
1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese
3/4 Cup Shredded parmesan cheese
Cooking Spray

Panko Breaded SPAM:
Spam
1 Cup All Purpose Flour
1 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
2 Eggs beaten
Oil for Frying (I use Canola Oil)

Bearnaise Egg:
2 Eggs
1 tsp Tarragon Vinegar
1/2 tsp Dried or Fresh Tarragon
Dash Salt (Sea Salt is what I use most)
Dash White Pepper
1 Tbsp Butter
3 Tbsp water

Equipment:

Medium Sauce Pan
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Assorted Cooking Utensils (spoons, spatulas, whisk, ect...)
Medium Saute Pan
Small saute pan with lid
Baking Dish
Plastic Baggies
Paper Towels

Comments

[SammyGirl]

IM SOOOOOO HUNGRY FROM THIS!

[billbillt]

This makes me hungry!..

[Queencityculinary]

I was a 3rd place winner. But, 3rd Place is better than No Place! Thanks to everyone who voted for me!

[bajablue]

HUGE Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ps... I love SPAM except in my INBOX! ;-)

[SeamusDubh]

Sound more like a modified Croque Tartiflette.
Or something Japanese (the pseudo tonkatsu and croquette).
But that's semantics.
I like the idea of cooking the béarnaise as a fry instead of part of the hollandaise sauce, cut's out half the eggs.
Looks delicious and worth a try.

[Queencityculinary]

I wanted this to be fusion ( hillbilly/asian).
I'm into comfort food and create recipes most people might actually make.
While I can make most any sauce, many home cooks are to intimidated by them, especially a hollandaise based sauce.
If you try the recipe, let me know how it turns out. I always appreciate constructive feedback. This recipe was developed this week for the contest.
Thanks for checking it out!

[kieRAWR]

Teehee, step 5, should you mean "Gently add egg yold on top of the whites?"
At any rate, all of this looks delicious!

[Queencityculinary]

D'oh! That's what I get for writing this at 2:30AM.
Thanks for the heads up!
Try the Panko Crusted SPAM.. it will surprise you.