EGGS ALFONSO

Instructions

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   onion, celery and green pepper • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • Water • 4 eggs • 1/4 cup (1 oz.) shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese Toast bread.

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   Top each bread slice with 1 ounce of the ham.

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   In large saucepan or deep skillet over medium heat, stir together sauce and seasonings.

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   Bring to boiling.

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   Reduce heat to keep sauce gently simmering.

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   Meanwhile, in large saucepan or deep skillet, bring 2 to 3 inches of water to boiling.

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   Reduce heat to keep water gently simmering.

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   Break cold eggs, 1 at a time, into custard cup or saucer or break several into bowl.

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   Holding dish close to water’s surface, slip eggs, 1 by 1, into water.

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    Cook until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, about 3 to 5 minutes.

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    For each serving, spoon 1/4 of the sauce over each ham slice.

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    Top each with an egg and about 1 tablespoon of cheese.

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    Note: The eggs will take on more flavor – and you’ll need one less pan – if you poach them in the sauce.

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    Slip eggs into simmering sauce.

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    Cook until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, about 7 to 8 minutes.