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Brown Butter in the Microwave

Brown Butter in the Microwave

5.0

Ingredients

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with parchment paper. Place a microwave-safe plate over the parchment paper to hold it down.
  2. 2 Microwave for 5 minutes. Check butter; continue to microwave in 30-second intervals if needed, until butter is golden brown and has released a nutty aroma, 30 to 90 seconds more.

By Yoly

Honey Butter

Honey Butter

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Beat butter and honey together in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
  3. 3 Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving for easy spreading.

By SDELATORE

Whipped Honey Butter

Whipped Honey Butter

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat butter and honey together until creamy. Serve at room temperature.

By Lovesmurfs

Homemade Honey Butter

Homemade Honey Butter

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place butter in a small bowl. Gradually add honey, beating constantly, until desired thickness is attained.

By Ima White

Buffalo Chicken Sauce

Buffalo Chicken Sauce

4.3

Prep
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave on high, until completely melted. Skim off white foam from the top and add hot sauce. Blend until well mixed; set aside until mixture starts to set.

By Erin

Sweetened Spaghetti Squash

Sweetened Spaghetti Squash

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking dish with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Generously spread 2 tablespoons softened butter over squash flesh; place on the prepared baking dish, cut-sides down.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; flip. Add 1 tablespoon cold butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar to each squash cavity. Continue baking until outer squash shells are soft, about 10 minutes more. Spoon squash flesh into a bowl; serve.

By JENN_77

Fruity Krispy Treats

Fruity Krispy Treats

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Coat an 8x10-inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Gently stir in marshmallows until melted and butter and marshmallows are blended. Off heat, stir in cereal until completely coated with melted marshmallow mixture.
  3. 3 Spread mixture into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until set, 1 hour, then cut into bars.

By Megan Clisby

Georgia Country Ham and Redeye Gravy

Georgia Country Ham and Redeye Gravy

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
11 min
Total
16 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add ham; cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove ham from skillet, reserving fat. Pour coffee into the pan, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil. Serve gravy over the ham.

By Skunkee

7Up Buttermilk Biscuits

7Up Buttermilk Biscuits

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spread melted butter all over a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Stir baking mix, lemon-lime soda, sour cream, and softened butter together in a bowl until dough is well-mixed; knead with your hands, adding more baking mix as necessary, until dough is smooth but still sticky.
  3. 3 Roll dough into 15 equal-size balls and place dough balls in prepared baking dish, turning to coat each completely in melted butter.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

By Christine Weber

Marshmallow Rice Krispie Treats

Marshmallow Rice Krispie Treats

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
  2. 2 Add marshmallows and stir until melted and well combined. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Stir in crispy rice cereal until well coated.
  4. 4 Press mixture evenly and firmly into a buttered 9x13-inch pan using a buttered spatula or waxed paper.
  5. 5 Cut into 2-inch squares when cool.

By ShanaLee

Tajín Roasted Nuts

Tajín Roasted Nuts

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine butter and chili-lime seasoning in a bowl. Add nuts; toss until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet; spread in a single layer.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until nuts are lightly browned, 8 to 20 minutes, stirring every 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer nuts to a paper towel-lined plate; cool completely before serving or storing.

By France Cevallos

Amaretto Sauce for Carrots

Amaretto Sauce for Carrots

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir sugar and amaretto into butter; cook, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil, about 10 minutes.

By BOJIBLUE

Sautéed Mushrooms

Sautéed Mushrooms

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Mix in dry ranch salad dressing mix until well combined. Add mushrooms; stir to coat. Cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are very tender, at least 30 minutes.

By Perri Pender

Garlic Croutons

Garlic Croutons

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add bread cubes and toss until coated. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and spread in an even layer.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, checking frequently to prevent burning, until crisp and dry, about 15 minutes. Let cool before using, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Cathy Hofmann

Inside-Out Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Inside-Out Grilled Cheese Sandwich

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Place bread slices over hot butter in the skillet.
  2. 2 Spread about 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese on 1 bread slice; place other bread slice, butter-side up, on top of cheese. Spread about 2 tablespoons cheese on top of sandwich.
  3. 3 Melt remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter in the skillet next to sandwich. Flip sandwich onto melted butter, cheese-side down. Spread remaining cheese on top of sandwich. Cook until cheese on the bottom is crispy and caramelized, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip sandwich and cook until cheese is crispy and caramelized on the other side, 3 to 4 minutes more.

By John Mitzewich

Lynda's Zucchini

Lynda's Zucchini

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown.
  3. 3 Evenly spread zucchini on the prepared baking sheet; top with cheese.
  4. 4 Broil until cheese is melted.

By Lynda

Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Butter

Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Butter

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Beat butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl with an electric mixer on high until creamy and smooth, about 1 minute. Cover and keep refrigerated between uses.

By SHORECOOK

Rhubarb Sauce

Rhubarb Sauce

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large skillet over high heat.
  3. 3 Stir in rhubarb and sugar; continue to cook, stirring constantly, until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.

By Michele O'Sullivan

Buttered-Braised Cabbage

Buttered-Braised Cabbage

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-low heat until mostly melted. Add cabbage; top with remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Cover and cook until cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes. Uncover and stir cabbage to coat evenly with melted butter.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and let stand, covered, about 3 minutes. Season with black pepper.

By Alexis

Cream Cheese Tart Shells

Cream Cheese Tart Shells

4.5

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend butter and cream cheese. Stir in flour just until blended. Chill about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  3. 3 Shape dough into 24 1-inch balls and press into ungreased 1 1/2-inch muffin cups (mini-muffin size) to make a shallow shell.
  4. 4 Fill with your favorite filling and bake until shells are light brown, about 20 minutes.

By Glenda

Toasted Pecans

Toasted Pecans

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  2. 2 Pour the butter into a medium bowl, and mix in the pecans. Stir until the pecans are well coated.
  3. 3 Arrange coated pecans in a single layer on one or two medium baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven approximately 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, cool and store in covered containers.

By Joyce

Three-Ingredient Baked Chicken Breasts

Three-Ingredient Baked Chicken Breasts

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a baking dish.
  2. 2 Stir together melted butter and salt in a bowl.
  3. 3 Arrange chicken in the prepared baking dish. Brush butter mixture onto chicken until thoroughly coated, pouring any extra over chicken.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 30 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By Jennifer Jones

Chocolate Hazelnut Cigars

Chocolate Hazelnut Cigars

4.6

Prep
60 min
Cook
10 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface. Brush half the sheet with butter; fold sheet over.
  3. 3 Spread about 1 tablespoon chocolate-hazelnut spread in a 1/2-inch strip 1 inch from the bottom and sides of the folded phyllo. Spread butter over remaining dough surface.
  4. 4 Fold the sides of the phyllo dough over the ends of the chocolate layer, and roll into a cigar shape, starting from the bottom. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo, butter, and chocolate-hazelnut spread.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

By ainsliek

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread 1/2 teaspoon butter on each slice of bread. Place 1 slice of bread, butter side down in the air fryer. Top with 2 slices cheese. Place 2nd slice of bread, butter side up, over cheese.
  3. 3 Air-fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip sandwich over and air-fry an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

By Yoly

Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions

Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
600 min
Total
610 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rub bottom and sides of slow cooker with 1/2 of the butter. Toss onions and salt with remaining butter in a bowl.
  2. 2 Cook onions on Low until browned and sweet, about 10 hours.

By foodelicious

Homemade Croutons

Homemade Croutons

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Slice off crusts from stale bread slices. Brush bread on both sides with melted butter. Cut bread slices into small cubes. Sprinkle with garlic salt. Arrange cubes on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely, then store in a covered container or plastic bag.

By Carol