Description
This homemade compound butter is a flavor-packed kitchen essential. Whether you’re spreading it on crusty bread, topping sizzling grilled meats, or stirring it into warm vegetables, this easy-to-make butter adds instant gourmet flair to any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks); for a lighter option, use a butter and olive oil blend
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or basil); swap in your favorites as desired
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced; roasted garlic gives a sweeter flavor
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest; substitute with lime or orange zest for variation
- Salt and pepper to taste; season to your liking
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, blend the softened butter with garlic and herbs until evenly mixed. Room temperature butter works best here.
- Add lemon zest, salt, and pepper, then stir thoroughly to ensure everything is well incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture onto parchment paper. Roll into a log and twist the ends to seal tightly for easy slicing.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors combine beautifully.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes or minced jalapeños for a spicy version. Leftovers freeze well. Slice, wrap, and store. Feel free to personalize with cheese or different herbs; blue cheese makes a bold addition!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: compound butter, garlic butter, herb butter, flavored butter, homemade butter