Ensure the butter is hot but not boiling to prevent cooking the egg yolks. Adjust the amount of lemon juice and cayenne pepper to suit your taste preferences. For a richer flavor, use clarified butter. If the sauce becomes too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water to adjust the consistency.
Quick and Easy Hollandaise Sauce in the Microwave
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PREP TIME5 mins
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COOK TIME1 mins
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TOTAL TIME6 mins
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SERVING2 People
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Experience the luxurious taste of Hollandaise, effortlessly crafted in your microwave. This foolproof method delivers a velvety smooth sauce, perfect for elevating your brunch or dinner.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate1 g
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Cholesterol266 mg
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat16 g
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Sodium249 mg
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Sugar0 g
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Fat27 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients. (2 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the egg yolks until slightly pale. (1 minute)
03 Step
Recipe View Add the lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper to the egg yolks. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and homogenous. (1 minute)
04 Step
Recipe View Slowly drizzle the melted butter into the egg yolk mixture while continuously whisking to emulsify. Ensure a smooth and creamy consistency. (3 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Microwave the sauce on medium power for 15-20 seconds. Remove and whisk vigorously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. If needed, repeat in 5-second intervals, whisking in between, until desired consistency is reached. (2 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Serve immediately over eggs Benedict, grilled salmon, steamed asparagus, or your favorite dish. (1 minute)
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Willie Hegmann
Jun 22, 2025Great recipe, I would reduce the amount of lemon juice for a less tangy sauce.
Keely Hauck
Dec 24, 2024Easy and quick! I added a little bit of Dijon mustard and my family loved it.
Jonatan Swift
Jul 8, 2024I added a pinch of smoked paprika for a little extra flavor. Highly recommend!
Eulalia Mohrsatterfield
May 25, 2023The key is to whisk constantly while adding the butter. Mine turned out perfectly smooth and creamy.
Mia Harris
Apr 3, 2023This recipe saved my eggs Benedict brunch! Thank you for sharing!
Leland Armstrong
Nov 4, 2022I've tried making hollandaise sauce before using other recipes and failed miserably. This recipe is so easy and comes out perfect every time. I am definitely saving this recipe!
Ben Harber
Oct 13, 2022I was skeptical about making Hollandaise in the microwave, but this recipe is a game-changer! So easy and delicious.
Ebony Boyle
Dec 12, 2021Be careful not to overcook it! I microwaved mine for too long the first time and it curdled, but the second time I watched it carefully and it was perfect.