Compound Butter - flavored butter is an easy way to pump up the flavor of everything from meat and veggies to bread and pasta. These compound butter recipes are delicious and complement almost anything!
If you're not familiar with compound butter, prepare to be amazed! Compound butter is SO easy to make. The flavor combinations are as numerous as the ways to use it.
What is compound butter?
Compound butter is simply a blend of butter and flavorful add-ins such as herbs, spices, citrus zest, etc. Making compound butter is as easy as softening the butter to room temperature and stirring in the seasoning of choice.
How can I use compound butter?
Compound butter can be used to pump up the flavor volume of your favorite recipes.
- Add a slice of flavored butter to grilled steak, chicken, or fish.
- Finish off grilled or roasted vegetables with a pat of herb butter.
- Stir the butter into pasta or rice.
- Spread the flavored butter on bread or muffins.
- Melt compound butter and drizzle over popcorn.
Three variations of compound butter
I'm sharing three easy variations of compound butter. All of these flavor combinations complement many different things - and also go well together.
- Chive butter - 1 stick softened butter and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives.
- Lemon butter - 1 stick softened butter and 2 tablespoons lemon zest (the zest from about 6 medium lemons)
- Roasted garlic and rosemary butter - 1 stick softened butter, 1 small head roasted garlic, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary.
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FAQ's
- How do I shape the butter into a log? Transfer the butter mixture to a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Wrap the paper or plastic around the butter and form it roughly into the shape of a log. It doesn't have to be perfect - we'll smooth it out after the next step. Twist the ends of the paper or plastic. Roll it back and forth on the counter to smooth out the log. Wrap completely and store it in the refrigerator.
- How long does compound butter last in the fridge? Depending on the add-ins, the butter will last for a few weeks. I generally use the butter within 2 weeks.
- Can compound butter be frozen? Absolutely. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil. For more freezer protection, put the foil-wrapped butter in a zipper-top bag. Store for up to 6 months.
More flavor-packed ideas:
- Mix butter with cinnamon sugar and spread on toast, English muffins, or waffles.
- Add honey to butter for a delicious spread on biscuits or cornbread.
- Use garlic and herb butter for quick and easy garlic bread.
- Add chili powder or cayenne pepper to butter and spread on corn-on-the-cob.
The options are endless - just use your imagination!
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Compound Butter Recipe - Three Ways
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Ingredients
Chive butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Lemon butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (approx 2-3 medium lemons)
Roasted garlic and rosemary butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 1 small head of garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
Instructions
Chive butter
- In a small bowl, blend the butter and chopped chives.
- Transfer the mixture to a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Fold the paper or plastic over the butter and gently shape into a log. Roll the paper or plastic around the butter and twist the ends. Roll the log on the counter to smooth out. Chill in the refrigerator.
Lemon butter
- In a small bowl, blend the butter and lemon zest.
- Transfer the mixture to a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Fold the paper or plastic over the butter and gently shape into a log. Roll the paper or plastic around the butter and twist the ends. Roll the log on the counter to smooth out. Chill in the refrigerator.
Roasted garlic and rosemary butter
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees to roast the garlic.
- Remove the outer papery skin from the head of garlic, but leave the cloves intact. Trim the end of the head of garlic, exposing the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in aluminum foil.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until soft and fragrant. Let cool until cool enough to handle. Squeeze the softened garlic out of its skin.
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, roasted garlic, and chopped rosemary. Blend well.
- Transfer the mixture to a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Fold the paper or plastic over the butter and gently shape into a log. Roll the paper or plastic around the butter and twist the ends. Roll the log on the counter to smooth out. Chill in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.
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