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Creamy Butter Lemon Sauce

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Sep 22, 2024
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 6 minutes
Yield: About 1 cup

Description

Enjoy the creamy goodness of Mock Hollandaise Sauce with this easy recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This sauce is perfect for enhancing breakfast or brunch dishes, and it comes together in just a few minutes on the stove top.

Recipe Category

Sauces

Keywords

Breakfast, European, Brunch, < 15 Mins, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive


Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 163.3
  • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 7.6g
  • Cholesterol: 125.8mg
  • Sodium: 95.1mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 8.2g
    • Fiber: 0.2g
    • Sugar: 0.2g
  • Protein: 3.9g

Recipe Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Add the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk or fork until the mixture becomes smooth and bubbly.

  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat.

  4. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

  5. Return the saucepan to the heat. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil.

  6. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk slightly.

  7. Gradually stir in a small amount of the hot mixture into the egg yolk, whisking constantly.

  8. Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan, stirring constantly.

  9. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. This should take about 1 minute.

  10. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

  11. Serve immediately over scrambled eggs, cooked asparagus, broccoli, or spinach for a delightful addition to your meal.


This Mock Hollandaise Sauce recipe is not only quick and easy but also economical, using basic pantry ingredients to create a rich and flavorful sauce. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your breakfast or brunch spread without the fuss of traditional Hollandaise. Enjoy! 🍳