Ah yes 🧈🧅—French Onion Butter is a savory, richly flavored butter perfect for spreading on bread, topping steaks, roasted vegetables, baked potatoes, or even melting into pasta. It combines the deep sweetness of caramelized onions with creamy butter for an umami-packed treat.
Here’s a detailed recipe:
🧈 French Onion Butter
Ingredients
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1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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1–2 tsp olive oil
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1 tsp sugar (to help caramelize)
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½ tsp salt (for onions)
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¼ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, for extra depth)
Instructions
1. Caramelize the onions
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
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Add chopped onions, salt, and sugar.
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Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, 20–25 minutes, until onions are golden brown and caramelized.
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Remove from heat and let cool completely.
2. Prepare the butter
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In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
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Fold in cooled caramelized onions, black pepper, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce if using.
3. Shape and store
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Spoon butter onto parchment paper and roll into a log.
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
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Slice as needed to top steaks, bread, or veggies.
Tips for Perfect French Onion Butter
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Low and slow onions: Don’t rush caramelizing; this develops deep sweetness.
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Soft butter: Make sure butter is soft but not melted for easy mixing.
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Flavor variations: Add a pinch of smoked paprika, minced garlic, or fresh herbs like parsley for twists.
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Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 1–2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.
This butter is savory, sweet, and luxuriously creamy, turning simple dishes into something gourmet.
If you want, I can also give a quick 10-minute version using sautéed onions without long caramelization that still packs big flavor