As versatile as delicious, this brown butter sauce will add a yummy twist to all of your recipes.

What Is Browned Butter?

Browned butter takes that flavor up a notch.

melted butter in a pan

Credit:BHG/Sonia Bozzo

Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted.

Add Flavor

Remove from heat.

Stir in herb(s) and pepper.

skimming foam off melted butter in pan

Credit:BHG/Sonia Bozzo

Store in the refrigerator for up to four days.

It will solidify to the texture of regular butter.

Reheat on the stovetop over low heat just until pourable (avoid overheating).

melted butter with herbs and pepper

Credit:BHG/Sonia Bozzo

As the butter browns, it transforms into a deeper, more complex version of standard butter.

We add garlic, herbs, pepper, and a sprinkling of cheese to enhance the savory quality.

To keep the sauce from accidentally burning as it browns, be sure to stir often as it cooks.

melted brown butter in a bowl

Credit:BHG/Sonia Bozzo

Salted or unsalted butter will both work nicely.

Foaming is a natural part of the browning process.

As the butter browns, water evaporates, causing the butter to foam up.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.