Rich Hollandaise Sauce

Cinco de Mayo - Side Dish

This is the classic way to make Hollandaise that I learned in culinary school. It is so much less intimidating now. Once the technique is mastered, it's a great tool to have on hand to transform and elevate many dishes at home. Serve over eggs Benedict or simple poached eggs and toast. Also great with steamed asparagus or broccoli.

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Rich Hollandaise Sauce

Ingredients

4 large egg yolks

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

divided

10 tablespoons unsalted butter

melted

½ teaspoon kosher salt

1 pinch cayenne pepper

Corn Tortilla Chips

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Fill a small pot with water to a depth of 2 inches; bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 2

Whisk egg yolks and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a medium heatproof bowl until well combined and smooth. Set bowl over the simmering water and whisk constantly moving bowl on and off heat occasionally until thickened light yellow and doubled in volume. The mixture should \ribbon\ slightly when a whisk comes in and out. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Drizzle melted butter into the egg mixture a few drops at a time whisking constantly. Add remaining lemon juice in 2 batches as mixture thickens. Whisk constantly until all butter is incorporated. Whisk in salt and cayenne pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Rich Hollandaise Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 205.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 0.6g

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 22.1g 34%

Saturated Fat: 13.2g 66%

Cholesterol: 187.4mg 63%

Vitamin A Iu: 765.2IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.4mg 3%

Vitamin C: 0.8mg 1%

Folate: 17.1mcg 4%

Calcium: 20.1mg 2%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 1.2mg

Potassium: 20.6mg 1%

Sodium: 167.9mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 199.2

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.