French Onion Compound Butter Recipe
A rich and flavorful French Onion Compound Butter combining creamy butter with sweet caramelized onions and fresh herbs, perfect for enhancing steaks, bread, vegetables, and more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming onions are pre-caramelized)
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: Yields about 1 cup of compound butter (approximately 8 servings, 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Sauce/Butter
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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Compound Butter
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup caramelized onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Butter: Allow the unsalted butter to soften to room temperature so it becomes easy to mix. This ensures a smooth and consistent compound butter when combined with other ingredients.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with finely chopped caramelized onions and fresh herbs including parsley, thyme, and rosemary. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
- Shape and Chill: Transfer the mixed butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Use the paper to shape the butter into a log by rolling it tightly. Twist the ends to secure and place the butter in the refrigerator. Chill for at least 1 hour until firm and ready to use. This chilling helps the flavors to meld together and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Caramelized onions should be finely chopped and cooled before mixing to prevent melting the butter.
- This compound butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Use French Onion Compound Butter to elevate grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or warm bread.
- Adjust herbs according to preference; other fresh herbs like chives or tarragon can also be used.
Keywords: French onion, compound butter, caramelized onion butter, herb butter, flavored butter, French cuisine
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