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

Do you love Eggs Benedict for breakfast or brunch? Then you'll want to try making your own easy Hollandaise sauce to take your dish to the next level! This classic French sauce is rich, buttery, and tangy, and it's the perfect accompaniment to poached eggs, asparagus, or even grilled fish. While it may seem intimidating to make from scratch, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating a silky smooth Hollandaise sauce at home.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon warm water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until bubbly; do not let brown.
  • Combine egg yolks, water, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne in a blender; blend until frothy. With blender running, pour in hot butter in a very thin stream and blend until sauce is thick and emulsified. Promptly pour sauce into a serving bowl.
  • Nutrition

    231 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 163mg
    • Sodium: 443mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 22mg