Southern Hollandaise Sauce

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This Hollandaise sauce recipe is one of my Gamommy's from the early '60s. It's not too different from other recipes, but worth putting out there as an option. Serve with cooked vegetables or fish.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
2/3 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg yolks

  • ¼ cup butter, melted

  • ¼ cup boiling water

  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Whisk egg yolks lightly in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Slowly whisk in melted butter, then gradually whisk in boiling water. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Remove the double boiler top from the base.

  2. Gradually whisk in lemon juice. Season with salt and cayenne. Cover and keep hot over warm water until serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

130 Calories
14g Fat
1g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 130
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 133mg 44%
Sodium 232mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 21mg 0%

* 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.

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