Mushroom Butter
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Butter Softening + Cooling Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
62 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Mushroom Butter
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This mushroom butter is a delicious and easy compound butter made with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and fresh herbs. Make it now and freeze it for later!
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Ingredients
- ¼ pound unsalted butter, divided (1 stick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 ounces mushrooms, finely diced See Recipe Notes
- 1 tablespoon chives, diced Or swap 2 sprigs fresh thyme (removed from stem) or fresh rosemary (roughly chopped)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or finely minced garlic)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Fully soften the butter by leaving it at room temperature for 30-60 minutes before proceeding.Melt about 1 tablespoon of butter and the oil on medium heat in a pan. The butter will begin to foam as it melts. When it stops foaming, add the mushrooms in a single layer.Don't crowd the mushrooms or they will steam instead of browning. If you have too many mushrooms to fit in a single layer, work in batches.
- Toss the mushrooms frequently to make sure they cook evenly.When the mushrooms are lightly toasted, add the chives (or fresh herbs), garlic and salt. Toss and cook for about another minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
- Scoop the mushrooms into another pan or bowl. Use a rubber spatula to fold the softened butter into the mushroom mixture. Tip: If you accidentally melt all of the butter, simply set it aside and let it cool and harden before trying to form it into a log.
- To serve the same day:Pour butter into a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Note that butter will harden again in the fridge, so if you want it to be spreadable, take out of the fridge a few minutes before serving.Refrigerate leftovers and use within 5 days.To store for later:Freeze in a log: Chill butter until it's cool enough to form, and then roll it into a log. Use parchment paper or a rubber spatula to help you form the log. Wrap in parchment paper or plastic wrap, and store in an airtight container, and freeze for up to 6 months. When you're ready to use the butter, simply slice off the amount you want to use and put the rest back in the freezer.Freeze in portions: Scoop butter into portioned molds (like a silicone ice cube tray), and freeze until hardened. Pop the butter out of the molds, transfer to an airtight bag, and use the butter within 6 months. (I prefer this method for mushroom butter, because the frozen mushrooms can be difficult to cut through when frozen)
Notes
- What Type of Mushrooms Should I Use?
- Avoid wrapping the butter in wax paper, which (in my experience) tends to stick to the butter (especially when softening the whole log).
- Nutrition information assumes 1 tablespoon of butter per serving.
- Inexpensive mushrooms like white button, cremini (baby bella), or shiitake
- Mushroom stems (except for extra-hard, woody stems like on shiitake)
- Save your expensive, foraged, or homegrown mushrooms for a recipe that highlights their delicate flavors more distinctly
Nutrition Information
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Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
38mg
(2%)
Potassium
29mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
185IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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