Quick and Easy Hollandaise Sauce in the Microwave

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings
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Description

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.

Ingredients

• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/4 medium lemon, juiced, or to taste
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup salted butter, melted

Directions

1 Gather the ingredients.
2 Whisk egg yolks in a bowl.
3 Add lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a microwave-safe bowl and beat until smooth.
4 Slowly stream melted butter into the egg yolk mixture while whisking to incorporate.
5 Heat sauce in the microwave on medium for 15 to 20 seconds; whisk until well combined.
6 Enjoy!

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