What Can I Cook With Butter?
20 delicious dish ideas to try with butter
Got butter in your kitchen? Here are quick and easy dishes you can make right now - from Indian classics to global favorites. No long recipes, just pure inspiration.
20 Dishes You Can Make With Butter
What Can I Cook With Butter And...
🍚With Rice:
- →Butter Rice
- →Jeera Butter Rice
🍞With Bread / Roti:
- →Butter Toast
- →Butter Naan
- →Butter Roti
Common Mistakes When Cooking Butter
- ✕Don't melt butter in microwave for baking - it changes texture
- ✕Soften butter at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking
- ✕Don't brown butter too much - it burns quickly
- ✕Use unsalted butter for baking to control salt levels
- ✕Store butter covered to prevent absorbing fridge odors
How to Store Butter
Butter lasts 1-2 months in fridge, 6-9 months in freezer. Keep wrapped.
Learn more about butter storageFrequently Asked Questions
What can I cook with only butter?
You can make Garlic Butter, Herb Butter, Brown Butter, Clarified Butter, or Butter Sauce with just butter.
Can I eat butter raw?
Yes, butter is typically eaten without cooking. It's spread on bread, used in baking, or melted for cooking.
What is the fastest dish to make with butter?
Butter Toast is fastest - toast bread, spread butter. Takes 3 minutes.
Can butter be frozen?
Yes, butter can be frozen for 6-9 months. Wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn and odor absorption.
What spices go well with butter?
Garlic, herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary), black pepper, lemon zest, and paprika all enhance butter.