How to Make Easy Bearnaise Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Impress your dinner guests with a delicious homemade Bearnaise sauce that pairs perfectly with grilled steak or roasted vegetables. This classic French sauce is rich, creamy, and full of flavor, making it the perfect addition to any meal. While it may sound intimidating to make from scratch, this easy Bearnaise sauce recipe will guide you through the process, ensuring a smooth and velvety sauce every time.

Originating from the same family of sauces as hollandaise, Bearnaise sauce is f...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 large egg yolks, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch dry mustard
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 mins
  • Total Time: 12 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1/2 cup

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Place butter in a microwave-safe glass bowl. Cook in the microwave on high until melted, about 30 seconds. Whisk in egg yolks, heavy cream, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, and onion. Season with tarragon, parsley, salt, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper; mix well.
  • Continue cooking in the microwave, stirring every 20 to 30 seconds, until thickened, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    158 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 143mg
    • Sodium: 235mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 37mg