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Easy Keto Hollandaise Sauce

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Net Carbs: 1 g | % Carbs: 1.1 % | % Protein: 1.1 % | % Fat: 97.8 % | SmartPoints: 18
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With only 3 main ingredients and quick preparation, keto hollandaise sauce is as simple as it gets. It’s a staple for eggs Benedict, but tastes great on seafood and vegetables too.

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Are you having trouble getting in your optimal amount of fat on keto diet? If so, you should be adding in some higher fat low carb sauces and dressings into your meal plans.

One of my favorite breakfast dishes is keto eggs benedict. And what makes it so good is the creamy sauce on top. But many people are intimidated by the process to make a hollandaise so they’ll buy a powdered mix. However, mixes come with hidden carbs so it’s best to make it from scratch!

The carbs in hollandaise sauce are low because it’s just a blend of butter, egg yolks and lemon juice. And it’s best to make it up fresh each just before serving. Otherwise, the sauce can separate easily if it’s left sitting.

How to make hollandaise sauce

adding melted butter to yolks

I like to use a blender to make the sauce, but a mixing bowl and hand mixer works just as well. Just place the yolks in a bowl while melting butter on the stove top or in the microwave.

With the blender or hand mixer running, stream the melted butter into the yolks until the mixture is thick and creamy.

sauce mixed in bowl

A little lemon juice is added after the butter. And if the sauce is too thick, a little warm water can be added. Finally, add some salt and pepper to taste. I also like to add in a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Can you use an immersion blender?

I tested the recipe with an immersion blender and it didn’t work as well as a hand mixer. So I recommend using the mixing bowl method instead.

Is hollandaise sauce keto?

My sauce makes enough to serve 4 people and combines 3 egg yolks with 7 ounces of butter and a tablespoon of lemon juice. There’s also seasonings which add negligible carbs.

hollandaise sauce over poached egg

Each egg yolk has 0.6 gram of carbs so that’s a total of 1.8 grams. There’s no carbs in butter and lemon juice adds only 1 gram of carb. Therefore, each serving has less than a carb each which is certainly keto.

However, there are some hollandaise sauce mixes that aren’t so keto friendly. If it’s not a sauce made from scratch, you definitely have to question it. For example, the Bob Evans sauce mix has 6 grams of carbs per serving.

Can you fix a broken sauce?

If the sauce separates, you can try whisking in some hot water. But only add a few drops at a time. You can also try adding in another egg yolk to see if it corrects it. 

Other uses for keto hollandaise sauce

There’s so many other things that you can use this amazing sauce for! It’s a popular topping for salmon and crabmeat casserole. And it makes plain broccoli or asparagus taste a lot better.

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keto hollandaise sauce

Keto Hollandaise Sauce

Author: Lisa MarcAurele
4.6 from 15 votes
With just 3 simple ingredients, this classic sauce is a great addition to any meal. Serve it over poached eggs, seafood, and vegetables.

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Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time2 mins
Total Time7 mins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: French
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Servings 4 people
Calories 359

Ingredients

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 7 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • dash salt
  • dash pepper
  • pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Place egg yolks in a blender or food processor. Alternatively, a mixing bowl and hand mixer can be used.
  • Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stove top until bubbling.
  • With the blender or food processor running (or hand mixer), gradually add the hot butter in a steady stream to the egg yolks until the sauce is thick and creamy.
  • Add the lemon juice while still blending. If the sauce is too thick, add a little warm water.
  • Season to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Serve immediately. (Can be kept warm in a container submerged in warm water for a short period of time if needed.)

Notes

It’s best to make the sauce right before serving as it tends to break. Hollandaise sauce can be kept warm in container submerged in warm water for a short period of time. If it separates, you can try mixing in a little boiling water in tiny additions or whisk in another egg yolk.

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Nutrition

Calories: 359 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 12mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1240IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 1 g | % Carbs: 1.1 % | % Protein: 1.1 % | % Fat: 97.8 % | SmartPoints: 18
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  1. Kim

    5 stars
    Awesome and SO easy!

    Reply

  2. jillian

    So happy to have found this recipe. It only took minutes to make and is delicious. I have not had much luck with quick hollandaise using a blender or food processor so this time I used a hand mixer with a whisk attachment, worked perfectly. The butter was added very slowly as if making homemade mayo, turned out great. Will be making on a regular basis now. Yay!!!

    Reply

  3. Dan

    3 stars
    I followed the directions, but it turned out quite watery and tasted like straight lemon.. Will try again next time and maybe add a bit less lemon.

    Reply

    • Lisa MarcAurele

      If it comes out too thin, you could try reducing the butter to only 1/2 cup.

      Reply

  4. Jan

    5 stars
    Easy to make. Delicious

    Reply

  5. Barb

    Hi so it’s 359 calories a serving….how much is considered 1 serving per person
    Thanks

    Reply

    • Lisa MarcAurele

      It’s roughly 1/4 cup per serving.

      Reply

  6. Kate Winkler

    3 stars
    This recipe did not turn into Hollandise for me. It was a good flavor but it never thickened. Very watery. I made it twice and both times it never thickened. Not sure what happened!

    Reply

    • Lisa MarcAurele

      It could be a temperature issue if the melted butter was too hot as the sauce should get thick as the butter is slowly streamed in.

      Reply

  7. Gina

    Are you sure it’s 7 oz of butter and not 7 TBS? Or does it take a while to blend until think? Mine is super thin

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    • Lisa MarcAurele

      I think that it is a typo! Thanks so much for catching it. I’m pretty sure it should be 3.5 ounces or 7 tablespoons (just shy of a stick)

      Reply

  8. Vanessa

    5 stars
    I love hollandaise sauce, and this one is one of the tastiest I’ve had! Great recipe.

    Reply

    • Elicea

      Hey! It looks like you’re basically making ghee, before adding it to the yolks, right? Would it turn out just as good if I use store bought ghee?

      Reply

      • Lisa MarcAurele

        Ghee can be used in place of butter in the recipe.

  9. Jean Choi

    5 stars
    I’m obsessed with hollandaise and I can’t believe it’s this easy to make at home! So delicious.

    Reply

  10. jennifer

    5 stars
    I bet this is so delicious on evaaaaarythang! Thanks for the recipes

    Reply

  11. ChihYu

    5 stars
    I love hollandaise sauce, and love this one even more as it’s low carb and easy to make!

    Reply

  12. Don Baiocchi

    5 stars
    I love hollandaise and your blender method is brilliant. I’m going to pour this over allllll the things.

    Reply

  13. Erin

    This looks so amazingly easy! I can think of so many ways to use this.

    Reply

  14. Megan Stevens

    5 stars
    WOW, so yummy! I can’t wait to make this for Sunday breakfast with fried eggs and keto toast. Thank you!!

    Reply

  15. Raia Todd

    5 stars
    I looove hollandaise sauce! This sounds so delicious and now I’m craving it! Haha.

    Reply

  16. Judy Purcell

    5 stars
    I adore good hollandaise! This looks delicious and will be perfect for our weekend benedict whims. Yum!

    Reply

  17. Tessa Simpson

    5 stars
    So simple, great instructions! I could put this on just about anything!!!! Yum!

    Reply

  18. tina

    5 stars
    Perfect for my eggs benedicts! Thanks!

    Reply