French Onion Butter

Sometimes we like to keep it simple and go back to basics, like with this French onion inspired compound butter.

Done in 1 hour

Serves 4

Dish by Spencer Lengsfield

Ingredients

250gunsalted butter, softened

3onions, sliced

2 tbspchives, sliced

1 tbspthyme, chopped

Flaky salt

Sourdough, toasted

Enjoy this slathered on some toast with loads of cheese, or enjoy it with roast chicken, steak, mushrooms - whatever you like!

Method

Start by heating your pan to medium/low with a little splash of oil.

Add your sliced onions, and cook low and slow for around 30 minutes, until nicely caramelised. Allow to cool.

To a food processor, add softened butter, onions, chives, thyme, and salt. Pulse until everything's combined.

Roll up into a log and refrigerate until ready to use.

Spread on toast, and enjoy!

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Spencer has been cooking since she got her first Easy-Bake oven at four years old, and began recipe developing professionally whilst completing her Master’s degree in 2020. Born in Los Angeles, she has an inherent love for all things Mexican, Japanese, and Korean, but is also heavily influenced by her family's Louisiana heritage. Spencer loves bright flavours, spice and fusion food. If she were a food, she'd be kimchi - versatile, spicy and funky.