Microwave Brown Butter
Brown butter made in the microwave with no stovetop required. Just place cold butter in a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and cook until golden brown with nutty, toasted flavor. Use immediately or refrigerate for later.
8
Tablespoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter
Instructions
- Place in bowl: Put ½ cup cold unsalted butter into a 2-quart microwave-safe glass bowl (such as a Pyrex batter bowl).
- Cover: Lay a paper towel over the top and set a microwave-safe plate over that to help prevent splatters.
- Microwave: Cook on medium-high power (Level 8 or about 80%) for 7 minutes and 45 seconds. Adjust timing as needed based on your microwave wattage (mine is 1000W).
- Let it rest: After removing from the microwave, let it sit undisturbed for 2–3 minutes. It will continue to darken.
- Check color: The butter should be golden brown with dark specks at the bottom.
- Optional : Strain browned butter through a coffee filter or fine mesh strainer if you prefer to remove the browned milk solids.
- Storage: Refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to 4 weeks.
Nutritional Information
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.01g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.003mg