Quick and Easy Hollandaise Sauce in the Microwave

See how to make perfect Hollandaise sauce in the microwave with this quick and easy recipe that's ready to serve over eggs Benedict or asparagus in minutes.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 mins
• Total Time: 6 mins
• Calories: 257 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 large egg yolks
• 0.25 cup salted butter, melted
• 0.25 medium lemon, juiced, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat sauce in the microwave on medium for 15 to 20 seconds; whisk until well combined.

Step 2

Gather the ingredients.

Step 3

Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl.

Step 4

Add lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a microwave-safe bowl and beat until smooth.

Step 5

Slowly stream melted butter into the egg yolk mixture while whisking to incorporate.