Mock Hollandaise Sauce

Hollandaise Sauce is the perfect accompanyment to everyday vegetables and eggs, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. But making a Hollandaise sauce recipe can be intimidating for most beginner chefs (and advanced for that matter) as the authentic version of this famous French sauce can be a bit tricky to make.

Our solution is this easy Mock Hollandaise Sauce which goes perfectly with vegetables such as broccoli and brussel sprouts, or egg dishes such as Eggs Benedict. And if you are watching your calories you no longer need to sacrifice taste as this great recipe is a low fat hollandaise sauce alternative. Giving credit where credit is due, this recipe was originally posted on the Cooks.com site.

Mock Hollandaise Sauce

This is very similar to a light Hollandaise sauce. It is excellent on a variety of cooked vegetables and especially fine for making deviled eggs.

1 egg yolk
3/4 c. plain low fat yogurt
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. dry mustard

Beat egg yolk slightly in a heavy saucepan with 1/4 cup yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and mustard. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick and smooth. Remove from heat. Slowly stir in remaining 1/2 cup yogurt; blend well. Serve warm over vegetables or store in a covered jar in refrigerator. Reheat gently over low flame. 1 serving: 1 1/2 tablespoons.

Enjoy!!

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