Homemade Compound Butter
Transform your everyday meals with this easy and customizable homemade compound butter, perfect for spreading or finishing dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 log 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, chives, thyme), chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: spices (e.g., red pepper flakes, lemon zest)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- If using, add any optional spices and mix again.
- Transfer the mixture to a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap and shape it into a log.
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm.
- Slice and spread on steaks, bread, or veggies as desired.
Notes
Store the wrapped log in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Experiment with different herbs and spices for unique blends.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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