Easy, Tangy Hollandaise Sauce

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Great and easy hollandaise sauce. I like my hollandaise sauce tangy and with a kick so I add extra lemon juice and cayenne pepper to my liking. It serves 2 to 4 depending on what you put it on. I use it on eggs Benedict. It's the best I have had - not bland like some hollandaise sauces!

Submitted by Boone
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ½ cup very cold butter, divided

  • 2 egg yolks

  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 ½ tablespoons water

  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Combine 1/4 cup butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until butter is melted, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1/4 cup butter and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and incorporated, about 5 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper.

Cook's Note:

Substitute white pepper for the cayenne pepper, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

231 Calories
25g Fat
1g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 231
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 15g 77%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 24mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.