Cowboy Butter
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
10 tablespoons
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Calories
94 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
Cowboy Butter
Description
The Cowboy Butter recipe combines softened unsalted butter with a selection of fresh herbs including chives, parsley, and thyme, enhanced by Dijon mustard and minced garlic. Paprika, cayenne, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and a touch of lemon juice add depth and a mild kick to the flavor profile. The butter can be formed into a log and chilled for slicing or melted for use as a dipping sauce. The herb and spice blend offers a balance of creamy richness, bright herbaceousness, and subtle heat.
The butter’s creamy texture allows it to melt smoothly over hot grilled or roasted meats, vegetables, or even bread, imparting a nuanced, savory character. Preparing it in advance and chilling it helps the flavors meld and makes for easy portioning.
Store the Cowboy Butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days to maintain freshness and flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard coarse
- 1 tablespoon chives chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- 2 teaspoons thyme fresh
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the softened butter, dijon mustard, chives, parsley, thyme, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne, and red pepper flakes. Mix together until combined. This will make about ⅔ cup of butter. (You could also mix the ingredients in a food processor.)
- To make a compound butter: Scoop the cowboy butter onto a piece of plastic wrap. Roll the butter into a log shape, pressing and shaping as you go until the butter is completely wrapped in plastic. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap together and refrigerate until firm (2 hours up to overnight).
- To make a butter dip: Melt the mixture in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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