Elsa's Warm Chicken Liver Spread with The Works

Name: Elsa's Warm Chicken Liver Spread with The Works
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sticks butter; 3 large onions, thinly sliced; 1 pound chicken livers, rinsed, dried, and trimmed of any connective tissues; 8 slices sprouted wheat bread or pumpernickel bread; About 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 palm full; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, eyeball it; 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme, eyeball it; 1 small jar cornichons or baby sweet gherkins; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 1/2 cup grainy Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup capers, drained

Servings: persons

2 sticks butter
3 large onions, thinly sliced
1 pound chicken livers, rinsed, dried, and trimmed of any connective tissues
8 slices sprouted wheat bread or pumpernickel bread
About 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 palm full
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, eyeball it
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme, eyeball it
1 small jar cornichons or baby sweet gherkins
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/2 cup grainy Dijon mustard
1/4 cup capers, drained

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
3
Add onions and sweat them 15 minutes; - do not let brown.
4
Once the onions are sweet and tender, add livers and raise heat just a bit.
5
Cook until livers are firm and cooked through, another 5 to 6 minutes.
6
While livers cook, place bread on a cookie sheet and bake in oven to dry out and toast, 5 to 6 minutes.
7
Cut toasted bread slices corner to corner.
8
Pile toast triangles into a bread basket.
9
Combine salt, pepper and thyme and sprinkle over the livers and onions.
10
Place mixture in food processor in batches and grind into smooth spread.
11
Transfer to a serving bowl.
12
Fill ramekins or other small dishes with cornichons, shallots, mustard, and capers and arrange around the warm spread and toast basket.
13
Tip: Rachael builds her toast like this: mustard, liver spread, shallots, capers and a pickle on top!
14
YUM-O!
15
Leftover spread can be chilled for several days.

656

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sticks butter, 3 large onions, thinly sliced, 1 pound chicken livers, rinsed, dried, and trimmed of any connective tissues, 8 slices sprouted wheat bread or pumpernickel bread, and more.

Yes, Elsa's Warm Chicken Liver Spread with The Works falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!