HEALTHIER HOLLANDAISE SAUCE WITH VARIATIONS

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This still has egg and butter, but buttermilk helps lighten it up. Is low-carb, low saturated fat, low cholesterol, low sodium and even heart healthy according to realage.com . Great for healthier Eggs Benedict or served over steamed asparagus, green beans or even Brussels sprouts. Includes variations for Sauce Moutarde (with mustard) and Sauce Maltaise (with orange juice) as well as microwave reheating directions. From Eating Well.

Provided by Tee Lee

Categories     Sauces

Time 18m

Yield 2 Tablespoon servings, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup buttermilk, plus
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 large egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons orange juice (in place of the lemon juice)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  • Cook, swirling the pan, until butter turns golden, 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Pour into a small bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk 1/4 cup buttermilk, cornstarch, salt and cayenne (and mustard, if using) in a heavy medium saucepan until smooth.
  • In a small bowl, lightly beat egg.
  • Whisk egg and remaining 1/2 cup buttermilk into cornstarch mixture.
  • Set saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a simmer (low boil).
  • Cook, whisking, for 15 more seconds.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in lemon juice (or orange juice, if using) and reserved golden butter.
  • Serve hot or warm.
  • MAKE AHEAD TIP:Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in a microwave on High for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 24.9, Sodium 154, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 1.3

Khula Khula
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Overall, I really enjoyed this hollandaise sauce. It was easy to make, it tasted delicious, and it was a great way to dress up my eggs Benedict.


Kymberli Lenour
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This sauce was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more lemon juice and cayenne pepper next time.


Angela Martin
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my sauce turned out curdled. I think I may have added the butter too quickly.


Seemab Malik
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This sauce is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion. I made it for my anniversary dinner, and it was the perfect finishing touch to our meal.


SAYEED Gamer pro Syeed
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I made this sauce for a brunch party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and they all asked me for the recipe.


Nasratullah akbari
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover egg yolks. I always have a few extra yolks after I make a batch of meringue or pasta dough, and this is a great way to use them up.


Lokman Hossen
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I've never been a fan of hollandaise sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and airy, and it doesn't have that heavy, greasy feeling that I usually associate with hollandaise.


RAJ SONY
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This sauce is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so rich and flavorful, and it really elevates any dish.


Aayushma Regmi
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I love the variations in this recipe. I've tried the classic hollandaise, the lemon-herb hollandaise, and the avocado hollandaise, and they're all delicious.


Maraka Racheal
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This sauce is so easy to make, and it's a great way to dress up simple dishes like steamed vegetables or grilled fish.


KI RAN
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I made this sauce for my husband for Father's Day, and he loved it! He said it was the best hollandaise sauce he'd ever had.


sheerazahmed rimsha
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This sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste, but I think that's because I used lemon juice instead of white wine vinegar. Next time, I'll try the vinegar.


Doge The doge
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I love that this recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of butter. It makes the sauce so much healthier, but it still tastes just as delicious.


nasrou marzoug
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This sauce is amazing! It's so creamy and rich, and it goes perfectly with eggs Benedict. I'll definitely be making this again.


Innocix Innoz
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I've tried many hollandaise sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so light and fluffy, and it has the perfect balance of flavors.


Nate's Reactions
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This hollandaise sauce was a hit at my last dinner party! It was creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make. My guests couldn't believe it was a healthier version.


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