Easy Bearnaise Sauce

Name: Easy Bearnaise Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup butter; 2 large egg yolks, beaten; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1.5 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon minced onion; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch dry mustard; 1 pinch cayenne pepper

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This Bearnaise sauce recipe is a deliciously creamy herb sauce that's so simple to make in the microwave. If you do not have a microwave, place your bowl over a pan of simmering water to heat it gently. This excellent German recipe for Bearnaise sauce is great on steaks, chicken, vegetables, and fish.

Recipe by ChelseaRobertson

Updated on February 17, 2023

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

2 mins

Total Time:

12 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

1/2 cup

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Ingredients

¼ cup butter
2 large egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced onion
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch dry mustard
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Place butter in a microwave-safe glass bowl. Cook in the microwave on high until melted, about 30 seconds. Whisk in egg yolks, heavy cream, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, and onion. Season with tarragon, parsley, salt, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper; mix well.

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Continue cooking in the microwave, stirring every 20 to 30 seconds, until thickened, about 1 1/2 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

158	Calories
17g	Fat
1g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 158
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	21%
Saturated Fat 10g	49%
Cholesterol 143mg	48%
Sodium 235mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 2mg	8%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 37mg	1%

* 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.