Ingredients
- shallot or onion or onion powder, very finely minced; or small onion or 1/4 tsp onion powder1
- tarragon, minced fresh or 1/2 tsp dried tarragon1 tbsp
- butter, softened6 tbsp
- mayonnaise, real4 tbsp
- pepper
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Method 6 steps
If using onion powder and dried tarragon, combine them with 2 tbsp water in a microwaveable measuring cup or small bowl. Microwave for about 6 seconds, then set aside.
Soften the butter in the microwave, stopping the oven every 5 seconds to mash and stir the butter until it is very soft but not liquid.
In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, microwave the mayonnaise for 5 seconds.
Remove mayonnaise from the microwave, and beat in the butter a teaspoonful at a time.
Stir in the onion, tarragon, and pepper.
Test the temperature; if it is not warm enough, heat it for 6 seconds at a time in the microwave, stirring each time. Do not overheat or it might separate; it should be warm not hot.
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