Compound Butter Recipes

Compound Butter takes flavor from good to unforgettable. Roasted garlic herb, lemon dill, bleu cheese chive, bacon shallot, chili lime, cinnamon honey, and orange butters are rich, bold, and the kind of toppings that make every bite sing.

Course condiment

Cuisine American

Keyword compound butter

Prep Time 7

chill time 30

Total Time 37

Servings

Calories 102kcal

Author Katie Cooksey

Ingredients

1/2 cup salted butter 1 stick

Instructions

Leave the butter out at room temperature for 30–60 minutes until it’s soft but not melted.
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, and add-ins from the choices in the notes below.
Mash and mix everything until fully combined. You can also use a mini food processor for a smoother blend, but it's not necessary.
Give it a quick taste. Add a pinch of salt or more herbs if you want it punchier.
Spoon the butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, roll into a log, twist the ends, and refrigerate (or freeze).
Chill for at least 30 minutes to firm it up if you’re slicing it into pats later. If using right away, simply scoop into a ramekin or small bowl.

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Notes

Compound Butter recipe variations

1. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter

1 stick salted butter (½ cup)
1 head roasted garlic, mashed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Good on: steaks, roasted veggies, garlic bread, baked potatoes

2. Lemon Dill Butter

1 stick salted butter (½ cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Good on: salmon, shrimp, asparagus, corn on the cob

3. Blue Cheese Chive Butter

1 stick salted butter (½ cup)
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Good on: grilled steaks, burgers, roasted mushrooms, crusty bread

4. Bacon Shallot Butter

1 stick salted butter (½ cup)
2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon finely minced sautéed shallot
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Good on: baked potatoes, burgers, steak, scrambled eggs

5. Chili Lime Butter

1 stick salted butter (½ cup)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon lime juice
Good on: grilled corn, chicken, shrimp tacos, sweet potatoes

6. Cinnamon Honey Butter

1 stick salted butter (½ cup)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
Good on: roasted carrots or sweet potatoes, pancakes, cornbread, dinner rolls, biscuits

7. Orange Honey Butter

1 stick salted butter (½ cup)
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
Good on: biscuits, scones, cornbread, roasted carrots or sweet potatoes, glazed salmon, French toast or pancakes

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