White Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
Germany's spring obsession
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 11, 2026
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium
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Pin This RecipeThick white asparagus with rich Hollandaise sauce, boiled potatoes, and thin ham slices. The Spargelzeit celebration.
Ingredients
- 2 lb white asparagus
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 lb boiled potatoes
- 8 slices cooked ham
Instructions
- 1
Peel asparagus. Boil in salted water with sugar 12-15 minutes.
- 2
Whisk egg yolks over double boiler, slowly drizzle in melted butter. Add lemon juice.
- 3
Arrange asparagus with potatoes and ham. Drape with Hollandaise.
