Microwave Hollandaise Sauce

Microwave Hollandaise Sauce

Condiments
10 min
6 servings
189 kcal / serving

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

  • ½ cupbutter
  • 4egg yolks ((reserve whites for another use))
  • ½ cuplight cream ((whole milk also works))
  • 2 tablespoonslemon juice
  • 1 teaspoondry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoonsalt ((use 1/4 if butter is salted, 1/2 if unsalted - or to taste))

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.