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Southern Hollandaise Sauce

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"This is one of my Gamommy's from the early 60's. Not too different than the other recipes, but worth putting out there as an option. Serve with cooked vegetables or fish. " — TARENELLA

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2 egg yolks
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup boiling water

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper

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Directions

Bring water in the bottom a double boiler to a simmer: hot water in double boiler base should not touch pan above. In the top of the double boiler, slightly beat egg yolks. Slowly whisk in butter, and then gradually whisk in water. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Remove double boiler top from base.
Gradually whisk in lemon juice, and season with salt and cayenne. Cover, and keep hot over warm water until serving.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 31, 2011

Thanx so much for all the glowing reviews -- my grandmother has since passed, and it warms my heart to know that her cooking has touched so many people :)

—TARENELLA

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 05, 2010

Far too much lemon juice.

—igotoyorku

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Dec 17, 2010

Excellent hollandaise sauce recipe. I made this with eggs benedict. The amount of lemon juice was perfect for me. If it begins to separate, just add a splash of cold water and whisk very fast.

—joannasaddoris

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Jan 03, 2011

A big lemon taste. We used fresh squeezed lemon so it had a full favor as apposed to the acidic taste of the non fresh variety. We served it over an Italian version of eggs Benedict (prosciutto and rustic Italian bread instead of Canadian bacon and English muffins) A keeper, thanks

—Peterdan

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Apr 20, 2011

Simply divine! I gradually added the lemon juice and stopped when it suited my own taste which was about 1 Tbsp. Remember: You can always add, but you can't take away.

—DIZ♥

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Apr 23, 2010

THIS IS THE ONE! I have tried several recipes including the ones made in the blender. This is exactly what I think of when I think Hollandaise sauce. So simple and so good.

—mommy

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Jan 04, 2010

WOW! Talk about a recipe that FINALLY got it RIGHT! Awesome taste and easy to make.

—RALLYSPORTGRL

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Nov 29, 2010

This recipe is very simple. I doubled everything except the lemon juice and it was still to much. I will make this again but 1 1/2 teaspoons instead of a full 1 1/2 tablespoons.

—motomom3273

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Nutrition

Calories
130 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
0.8 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
133 mg
44%

Fat
13.7 g
21%

Fiber
0 g
< 1%

Protein
1.5 g
3%

Sodium
232 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Southern Hollandaise Sauce

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 130
Calories from Fat: 123

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.7g 21 %
Saturated Fat 8.1g 40 %
Cholesterol 133mg 44 %
Sodium 232mg 9 %
Potassium 21mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 0.8g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0g < 1 %
Protein 1.5g 3 %
Sugars 0.2g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 4 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 2 %
Thiamin 2 %
Niacin 2 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium < 1 %
Folate 7 %

* 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.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.