Sauté Express® Sauté Starter FAQs

Sauté Express® Sauté Starter is a first-of-its-kind, seasoned butter and olive oil sauté starter that cooks and flavors any protein, such as chicken, fish or pork, in one easy step. Found in the dairy aisle, Sauté Express® Sauté Starter comes in easy-to-use, pre-measured, butter-based squares that provide simple, toss-in-the-pan convenience.

Simply melt one Sauté Express® square in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add any protein, such as chicken, fish or pork. Sauté until meat is thoroughly cooked.

Sauté Express® Sauté Starter should not be used in any baking applications as it is designed for cooking meat or fish in a skillet.

Oven preparation is not recommended for Sauté Express® Sauté Starter. It is specifically formulated to cook on the stovetop.

When cooking with Sauté Express® Sauté Starter, it is always best to use a non-stick sauté pan. When choosing the size, use the smallest pan your meat or recipe will fit in. We find that a 10” skillet works perfectly for about one pound of meat. If you are going to add other ingredients to pan later in the cooking process, a larger pan may be required.

The Land O'Lakes Test Kitchens have developed a collection of recipes for this new product. Click here to view the recipe collection.

It is best to always keep Sauté Express® Sauté Starter in the refrigerator until ready to use. Because one of the primary ingredients in Sauté Express is butter, it will soften at room temperature.

No, this product does not contain any artificial colors or artificial preservatives.

Sauté Express® Sauté Starter should be refrigerated and should be used by the "Best if Used By" date since it is a dairy product. We encourage consumers to store it in an airtight container once the overwrapped plastic has been removed to maintain freshness.

Sauté Express® Sauté Starter may be frozen for up to two months provided you freeze it before the expiration date. We suggest storing the package in an airtight re-sealable plastic bag for freshest quality. Use the squares right from the freezer or allow them to thaw in the refrigerator. When using right from the freezer, melt the square slowly over medium heat.

The dairy-based square is made from real ingredients, including butter, olive oil and a variety of herbs and spices.

Sauté Express® Sauté Starter is available in four delicious flavors:

• Garlic & Herb – The irresistible aroma will draw families to the table and the mouthwatering taste will have them asking for seconds.
• Italian Herb – The seasoning turns everyday Italian into something special.
• Savory Butter & Olive Oil – It’s the simple and wholesome way to put a new twist on your family’s favorites.
• Lemon Pepper – The splash of lemon and hint of black pepper are perfect for fish or other light dishes.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. strives to provide complete and accurate ingredient information on its labels. For any specific product, we feel the best source of this information is the product ingredient listing on the package. To date, the FDA and USDA have not defined the term "gluten-free." That said, to the best of our knowledge, the ingredients in Sauté Express® Sauté Starter do not contain gluten.

Each Sauté Express® square is 1-ounce; enough to cook two chicken breast or fish fillets. Six squares come in one package.

Sauté Express® Sauté Starter contains milk and soy.

A serving of Italian Herb, Lemon Pepper and Garlic & Herb each contain 80 calories. A serving of Savory Butter & Olive Oil contains 70 calories. Each square of each flavor is two servings.

Sauté Express® Sauté Starter is available in many supermarkets and can be found in the dairy aisle. Please call 1-800-328-4155 for help locating this product in your area.

The Land O'Lakes Test Kitchens have formulated many recipes and pairings that we think are ideal, but feel free to adapt and experiment according to your family’s preferences.

Sauté Express® squares are specially formulated for stovetop cooking and are not recommended as a spread or topping.

See our easy-to-use chart to help you determine the appropriate number of Sauté Express® squares for your recipe.

Sauté Express® Sauté Starter is specially designed to be cooked on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Because one of the primary ingredients is butter, it has similar cooking properties and will burn if cooked over too high of heat. Each stovetop is different and you will need to adjust the heat as necessary for best results.