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How to make Microwave Hollandaise Sauce

by Stephanie

Microwave Hollandaise sauce is just as delicious as the original version, but so much easier to make. A simple recipe to whip up and drizzle over traditional eggs benedict and so much more!

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Ingredients to make Microwave Hollandaise Sauce

  • egg yolks
  • butter
  • lemon juice
  • ground mustard
  • mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper

How to make Hollandaise Sauce in the Microwave

Separate the egg yolks into a microwave-safe bowl. Discard the egg whites, or save for later.

Whisk the egg yolks.

Whisk together the egg yolks, mayonnaise, lemon juice, ground mustard, and salt and pepper.

Melt the butter for 20-30 seconds.

As you whisk the egg mixture, gradually add in the butter until it’s completely incorporated.

Heat for 15-20 seconds on HIGH, and whisk again until smooth and creamy.

Drizzle over your meal.

Enjoy!

Eggs Benedict on a blue plate over a red-striped towel with microwave hollandaise sauce

What can you put hollandaise sauce on?

You can put it on so many things.

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Microwave Hollandaise Sauce
Yield: 1/2 cup

Microwave Hollandaise Sauce

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 20 seconds
Total Time: 2 minutes 20 seconds

Ingredients

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of pepper
  • 1/4 cup butter

Instructions

  1. Separate the egg yolks into a microwave-safe bowl. Discard the egg whites, or save for later.
  2. Whisk the egg yolks.
  3. Whisk together the egg yolks, mayonnaise, lemon juice, ground mustard, and salt and pepper.
  4. Melt the butter for 20-30 seconds.
  5. As you whisk the egg mixture, gradually add in the butter until it's completely incorporated.
  6. Heat for 15-20 seconds on HIGH, and whisk again until smooth and creamy.
  7. Drizzle over your meal.
  8. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 77Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 76mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g

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