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Safe ways to use butter past its expiration date

Buttery Garlic Pasta

Buttery Garlic Pasta

A simple and delicious pasta recipe that makes use of expired but safe butter, reducing food waste and ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 200g spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons expired butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the expired butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss well to coat the pasta with the butter and garlic mixture.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil over the pasta and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss again to combine all the flavors.
  5. Serve the buttery garlic pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley for garnish.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Crispy Buttered Toast

Crispy Buttered Toast

A classic and comforting breakfast or snack option that uses expired but safe butter, reducing food waste while ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bread
  • 4 tablespoons expired butter
  • Honey or jam for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread the expired butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
  3. Place the buttered bread slices on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
  4. Remove from the oven and let the crispy buttered toast cool slightly.
  5. Serve the toast plain or with a drizzle of honey or a spread of jam, if desired.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Butter and Herb Roasted Potatoes

Butter and Herb Roasted Potatoes

A flavorful and crispy side dish made with slightly expired butter, reducing food waste while ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
45 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons slightly expired butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and scrub the potatoes, then cut them into small wedges.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the potato wedges, slightly expired butter, chopped fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated.
  4. Spread the potato wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  5. Roast in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy and golden brown, flipping them halfway through cooking.
  6. Serve hot as a delicious side dish.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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