Fridge Guide › Butter

How Long Does Butter Last in the Fridge?

About a month in the fridge.

Butter keeps for about a month in the fridge.

Watercolor illustration of butter
Typical shelf lifeabout a month (30 days)
Where to keep itRefrigerator
CategoryDairy

How to store butter

Refrigerate in the original packaging; freeze for long storage

Good to know

Butter is the fat essence of milk—it quietly glistens when you spread it on bread

What to cook with butter

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Juicy shrimp sautéed in golden garlic butter — dinner on the table in 10 minutes.

10 min · easy · serves 2

Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

Soft, creamy scrambled eggs made with a splash of milk — breakfast perfection in five minutes.

5 min · easy · serves 1

Beef Steak with Sautéed Mushrooms

A perfectly seared beef steak crowned with buttery garlic mushrooms — steakhouse vibes at home.

25 min · medium · serves 2

Mashed Potatoes

Smooth, buttery mashed potatoes — the ultimate comfort side dish that goes with everything.

20 min · easy · serves 4

Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill

Flaky oven-baked salmon with bright lemon flavor — healthy, effortless, and impressive.

20 min · easy · serves 2

Pork Chops with Apple

Pan-seared pork chops with sweet caramelized apple slices — a classic pairing that never goes out of style.

25 min · medium · serves 2

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