Compound Butter Recipe - Three Ways

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Flavored butter is an easy way to add tremendous flavor to many of your favorite dishes.

Prep Time5

Chill Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 102kcal

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.

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.

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.

Storage: The butter will last several weeks in the refrigerator.

To freeze butter: Wrap the butter in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to 6 months.