Shallot Butter with Thyme

Serve with your favourite bread, seafood, poultry or vegetables.

½ cup butter, room temperature
2/3 cup shallots, chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped (or 2 tsp. dried thyme)

Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until brown, about 4 minutes. Cool.

Combine remaining 6 Tbsp. butter and thyme in small bowl. Add shallot mixture and blend well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.