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Flavorful Compound Butter Recipe Easy 4 Irresistible Varieties to Boost Your Meals

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This recipe features four irresistible varieties of compound butter made with simple ingredients like herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and spices. Perfect for enhancing steaks, bread, veggies, and more with rich, creamy, and flavorful butter blends.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, thyme, rosemary) – about 2 tablespoons finely chopped
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, roasted or minced raw
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • ¼ cup (25g) Parmesan cheese, finely grated (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soften the butter by leaving 1 cup (227g) of unsalted butter out at room temperature for about 30 minutes until soft but not melted.
  2. While butter softens, finely chop about 2 tablespoons of fresh herbs (parsley, chives, thyme). Roast or mince 2-3 garlic cloves, zest one lemon, and grate ¼ cup (25g) Parmesan cheese if using.
  3. In a medium bowl, whip the softened butter using a hand mixer or fork until creamy and light, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Divide the whipped butter into four equal portions.
  5. To each portion, add specific flavor ingredients:
  6. – Herb & Garlic: Mix in chopped herbs, roasted garlic, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
  7. – Lemon & Parmesan: Stir in lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  8. – Sun-Dried Tomato & Herb: Incorporate chopped sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  9. – Smoked Paprika & Honey: Blend smoked paprika, a teaspoon of honey, salt, and pepper.
  10. Spoon each flavored butter onto plastic wrap or parchment paper. Roll into logs about 1½ inches (4 cm) in diameter, twisting ends tightly.
  11. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  12. Slice into discs as needed and serve, allowing the butter to melt over your favorite dishes.

Notes

Keep butter at room temperature for easy mixing but avoid melting. Use a warm knife to slice chilled butter logs cleanly. Roasting garlic mellows its flavor. Adjust salt after chilling for best taste. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter or coconut oil but texture and flavor will differ slightly. Store wrapped in fridge up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.

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