Microwave Hollandaise Sauce

Microwave Hollandaise Sauce

6 servings
An easy hollandaise sauce recipe made with a microwave - no blender needed. This light and lemony sauce is foolproof and perfect for veggies, eggs, and more.

Ingredients

  • butter
    ½ c
  • egg yolks)

    (reserve whites for another use

    4
  • light cream)

    (whole milk also works

    ½ c
  • lemon juice
    2 tbsp
  • dry mustard
    1 tsp
  • salt)
    ¼ tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the butter in a 1-quart glass measuring cup and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute or until melted.

  2. 2

    Separate the eggs, adding the yolks to the melted butter along with the remaining ingredients. Stir with a whisk until smooth.

  3. 3

    Set microwave to "roast" (usually power level 6 - medium) and cook for 2 minutes. Remove and stir well.

  4. 4

    Cook for another 2 minutes on "roast," power level 6.

  5. 5

    Stir until smooth and serve.

Microwave Hollandaise Sauce

Microwave Hollandaise Sauce

10 min6 servings189 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving that velvety, rich hollandaise sauce but intimidated by traditional methods? This incredibly easy Microwave Hollandaise Sauce recipe is your answer, delivering light and lemony perfection without the fuss of a double boiler or the need for a blender.

This recipe truly works its magic by harnessing the microwave for gentle, controlled cooking. It eliminates the constant whisking and temperature worries that often make classic hollandaise feel daunting. You'll achieve a beautifully emulsified sauce that feels both gourmet and entirely foolproof, even for novice cooks.

What you can expect is a bright, creamy, and wonderfully tangy sauce that elevates almost any dish. It boasts a delicate balance of butter and fresh lemon, rounded out by a subtle savory kick from dry mustard. The texture is smooth and luxurious, coating everything it touches with a delightful richness without feeling overly heavy. It’s the perfect condiment to bring a touch of restaurant elegance to your home cooking.

Customization & Serving

This versatile sauce is easy to adapt to your pantry. You can readily swap the light cream for whole milk without compromising the sauce's luxurious texture. When it comes to seasoning, adjust the salt level to your preference and whether you're using salted or unsalted butter. A quarter teaspoon is suggested for salted butter, while half a teaspoon works well for unsalted, or simply season to taste.

Serve this delightful Microwave Hollandaise Sauce over classic dishes like Eggs Benedict, asparagus, steamed broccoli, or baked potatoes. Its vibrant flavor makes it a fantastic accompaniment to a wide variety of vegetables and egg preparations.

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