Yes, You Can Brown Butter In The Microwave. Here's How To Do It

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Yes, You Can Brown Butter In The Microwave. Here's How To Do It By Kristen Pizzo Nov. 16, 2025 11:00 pm EST

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Brown butter is the secret to transforming basic recipes into gourmet creations. By simply browning the butter before you use it as an ingredient, you can add a rich, caramel-like flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. Cooking butter until it is browned but not burned requires all of your attention. This makes browning butter on the stove a delicate operation. For the easily distracted or impatient, there's another method. You can use your microwave to brown butter.

To brown butter in the microwave, place the butter in a microwave-safe dish with a lid or covering , though try to avoid microwa