what to do with 2+ pounds of butter patties? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 days ago by solrize@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I mean those little foil wrapped squares of butter, maybe 10 grams each, like you get with your dinner roll at a restaurant. Because reasons, I have 100+ of those things in the freezer. I use a square or two now and then but I'm not big into butter most of the time.

What's something I can do with this butter? That probably means cook or bake something, as I expect the local Goodwill won't take it. I doubt that a food bank would take it either, though maybe that's worth a try (any idea)? I have a pressure cooker (instant pot) and an oven/range but not much cooking gear.

Thanks for any suggestions. Funny ones are fine.

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[-] JoeyHarrington@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

Just microwave them and pick the wrappers out with tongs.

No muss no fuss.

[-] davidgro@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

... The metallic coated wrappers?

[-] JoeyHarrington@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

Or use a pan? I don't know if it matters how you warm up the butter

[-] thisisbutaname@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 2 days ago

Aluminium, probably, so it should be fine

[-] redhorsejacket@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Probably.

[-] davidgro@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc. also have a thin layer of aluminum. Ever see (and smell) one being microwaved? It's spectacular.

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