By Becky Hardin
Updated Oct 10, 2025
I am going to show you how to make Browned Butter, a simple and delicious ingredient that’s a staple in many restaurants, and for a good reason! I find it rich and nutty, and it adds a deep, toasty flavor that can transform everything from seafood to cookies. Seriously, once you learn how to make it, you’ll want to put it on everything.
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Easy Brown Butter Recipe
Thought butter was awesome already? Well, it can get even better! I find browned butter adds a deep, rich, and utterly delicious flavor to so many of my recipes.
Brown butter, also known as beurre noisette, is made by cooking unsalted butter until the milk solids turn brown and the water is cooked out.
Believe it or not, I’ve even added browned butter sauce to spaghetti. Don’t knock it until you try it! In desserts? Most certainly. Seafood, pork? Yes and yes! I add this scrumptious, nutty butter to all kinds of dishes, elevating them to Michelin star restaurant quality. I like to make big batches of butter as it keeps for a while in the fridge, or I’ll freeze it in ice cube trays to use at a later date.
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- ▢ 6 tbsp unsalted butter 85 g (¾ stick)
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Instructions
- Heat a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Do not use too high a heat, as you’ll have more control over the butter on a nice medium heat.
- Add the butter and whisk until melted, stirring often. 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- Allow to continue to cook while whisking often until the butter starts to froth and bubble.
- You’ll see specks of darker color forming at the bottom.
- Once the butter is a golden brown color and you smell a nutty aroma, immediately remove from the heat and set aside.
- Transfer your brown butter to a bowl quickly after it’s browned and include the flecks for all that nutty flavor! If your butter is slightly burnt, you can strain out the flecks to avoid bitterness.
- Use in your favorite recipes to add depth of flavor.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Browned Butter Step by Step
Melt the butter: Heat a heavy saucepan over medium heat and melt 6 tbsp of butter. Do not use too high a heat, as you’ll have more control over the butter on a nice medium heat.
As the butter is melting, make sure to whisk continuously. You will see the butter bubbling and frothing.
Brown: You’ll see small dark flecks forming; allow the butter to turn brown. Remove from the heat once you smell a nutty aroma.
Transfer: Transfer the butter to a bowl quickly after it’s browned, including the flecks for all that nutty flavor! If your butter is slightly burnt, you can strain out the flecks to avoid bitterness.
Store : Store until ready to use and enjoy.
How to Store
Brown butter will keep in the fridge for 2-3 weeks in the fridge in an airtight container.
Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before using.
Serving Suggestions
I love this brown butter so much, I use it to make scrambled eggs or sautéed vegetables . Sometimes, I’ll add it to granola as it helps the nuts and oats toast and gives it a richer nutty flavor. It’s also divine in mashed potatoes or in brown butter banana bread .
More Homemade Cooking Basics To Try
- These Homemade Bacon Crumbles are easy to make at home. I love adding them to salads, sandwiches, or sprinkling them over a savory stew.
- This recipe for Homemade Pasta takes minutes to prepare! These fresh, golden noodles taste great in all my pasta dishes.
- This Homemade Ricotta is rich, creamy, and way better than store-bought.
dessert recipes to try
French Silk Pie
Gluten Free Carrot Cake Bars (with a Secret Ingredient!)
Angel Food Cake
Brownies From Scratch
How to Make Browned Butter
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter 85 g (¾ stick)
Instructions
- Heat a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Do not use too high a heat, as you’ll have more control over the butter on a nice medium heat.
- Add the butter and whisk until melted, stirring often. 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- Allow to continue to cook while whisking often until the butter starts to froth and bubble.
- You’ll see specks of darker color forming at the bottom.
- Once the butter is a golden brown color and you smell a nutty aroma, immediately remove from the heat and set aside.
- Transfer your brown butter to a bowl quickly after it’s browned and include the flecks for all that nutty flavor! If your butter is slightly burnt, you can strain out the flecks to avoid bitterness.
- Use in your favorite recipes to add depth of flavor.
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
