Description
Cowboy Butter is a versatile and flavorful compound butter that transforms any dish into a culinary delight. With its rich blend of fresh herbs, garlic, and spices, this gourmet spread works wonderfully as a dip for bread, seafood, or vegetables, and can elevate grilled meats and sandwiches. Quick to prepare in under five minutes, Cowboy Butter is perfect for entertaining guests or enhancing your weeknight meals. Make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to five days; it will surely become your new go-to condiment!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon coarse Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, Dijon mustard, chives, parsley, thyme, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture onto plastic wrap and roll into a log shape. Twist the ends to secure and refrigerate until firm (2 hours to overnight).
- For a dip option, melt in the microwave using short bursts of heat until fully melted.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg