Southern Hollandaise Sauce

39 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 15 min

“This is one of my Gamommy's from the early 60's. Not too different than the other recipes, but worth putting out there as an option. Serve with cooked vegetables or fish. ” - by TARENELLA

Ingredients

2 egg yolks
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup boiling water
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper

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Original recipe yields 2 /3 cup

Directions

Bring water in the bottom a double boiler to a simmer: hot water in double boiler base should not touch pan above. In the top of the double boiler, slightly beat egg yolks. Slowly whisk in butter, and then gradually whisk in water. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Remove double boiler top from base.
Gradually whisk in lemon juice, and season with salt and cayenne. Cover, and keep hot over warm water until serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
130 cal
6%

Fat
13.7 g
21%

Carbs
0.8 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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TARENELLA

Jan. 31, 2011

"Thanx so much for all the glowing reviews -- my grandmother has since passed, and it warms my heart to know that her cooking has touched so many people :)..." See more"

joannasaddoris

Dec. 17, 2010

"Excellent hollandaise sauce recipe. I made this with eggs benedict. The amount of lemon juice was perfect for me. If it begins to separate, just add a splash of cold water and whisk very fast...." See more"

Peterdan

Jan. 3, 2011

"A big lemon taste. We used fresh squeezed lemon so it had a full favor as apposed to the acidic taste of the non fresh variety. We served it over an Italian version of eggs Benedict (prosciutto and r..." See moreustic Italian bread instead of Canadian bacon and English muffins) A keeper, thanks"

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