Welcome to our complete collection of Brown Butter Recipes! Whether you're craving something sweet or leaning savory, we've got recipes that highlight this magical, flavor-packed ingredient. Once you start adding that nutty, golden goodness, it's hard to stop!
No matter how you choose to make it, we want you to be super successful, so we’ve included tutorials for every method: microwave, oven, slow cooker, and of course, the classic stovetop.
Here at Borrowed Bites, we've been making recipes using brown butter for decades. From cookies to pastas and everything in between, we’ve gathered all our favorite tips to help you get that perfect toasty color!
Not only will we show you how to brown butter using many different methods, but we will share some of our favorite recipes using brown butter as well.
From savory dinners to sweet treats, this is a one-stop trick for adding incredible depth of flavor to your plate!
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What is brown butter?
Brown butter is a delicious ingredient that is created when you continue to cook butter past its initial melting point. The solids and the liquids separate, and the solids turn golden brown while the water evaporates. You can cook it more or less depending on depth of flavor preference- the darker, the more nutty and flavorful!
How to brown butter
There are many methods available for browning butter. The classic method is on the stovetop but you can also use the microwave, Instant Pot, or a slow cooker!
- How to Make Brown Butter (stovetop)
- How to Brown Butter in the Microwave
- How to Make Brown Butter in the Instant Pot
- How to Make Brown Butter in the Slow Cooker
Now that you know how to brown butter, scroll below to see some of our favorite ways to use it!
Brown butter chicken breast
If you're looking to add a tasty twist on savory chicken, try these recipes!
Brown butter sides
We love to enhance the nutty flavor of some of our favorite side dishes by incorporating brown butter. These are the perfect compliments to whatever main dish you're serving.
Brown butter treats
Whether cooking for breakfast or dessert, brown butter adds that extra pizzazz to any sweet treat!
BEST. COOKIES. EVER.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Sara, for Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
FAQ
Brown butter ranges from a light golden to a darker amber brown. The darker it goes, the more flavorful. Depending on the recipe and your preferred flavor profiles, you can customize it to your liking! Just pull it off sooner if you want only small hints of nuttiness, and leave it on until darker brown if you want the full effect.
Did the flakes of milk solids go brown and then black? If so, your brown butter is likely burnt. Another indicator is smell. It should be a beautiful nutty aroma. If it has turned pungent, it is likely burnt. We recommend throwing away burnt butter and starting over.
Essentials for browning butter
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