Southern Hollandaise Sauce

This simple hollandaise sauce is lemony, creamy, and flavorful with an extra kick from a touch of cayenne pepper, perfect for topping poached eggs.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 130 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk egg yolks lightly in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Slowly whisk in melted butter, then gradually whisk in boiling water. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Remove the double boiler top from the base.

Step 2

Gradually whisk in lemon juice. Season with salt and cayenne. Cover and keep hot over warm water until serving.