Quick Cheap Pate
Elevate your appetizer game with this easy and budget-friendly recipe for Quick Cheap Pâté—a creamy and decadent spread made with simple, affordable ingredients. Perfect for both casual snacking and elegant entertaining, this recipe transforms humble chicken livers, onions, garlic, and a splash of inexpensive cooking wine into a velvety-smooth pâté bursting with rich, savory flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking time, it’s a time-saving treat that tastes gourmet. Optional fresh thyme adds a hint of herbaceous elegance, while butter and cream ensure a luxuriously creamy texture. Serve it on crisp toast or buttery crackers and watch it disappear! Ideal for budget-conscious foodies seeking indulgence without the hefty price tag, this pâté is as impressive as it is accessible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams chicken livers
- 100 grams butter
- 1 medium onion
- 2 units garlic cloves
- 60 milliliters cheap cooking wine (red or white)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cream or milk
- toast or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the chicken livers under cold water, carefully trim off any connective tissue or fat, and pat them dry with paper towels.
Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
Melt half the butter (50 grams) in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the onions and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the chicken livers to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the center.
Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the cooking wine and stirring. Let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Season the mixture with thyme (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Transfer the contents of the skillet to a food processor or blender. Add the remaining butter and cream (or milk) to the mixture.
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the pâté to a serving dish or small ramekins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and firm up.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with toast or crackers of your choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.0 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.2 g | 331% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1056 mg | 352% | |
| Sodium | 6102 mg | 265% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 39.3 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 856 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
