Steak Butter with Blue Cheese + Video
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
12 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
158 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
International
Steak Butter with Blue Cheese + Video
Description
Steak Butter with Blue Cheese combines softened butter with garlic and an assortment of finely chopped fresh herbs — parsley, rosemary, thyme, sage, and oregano — alongside crumbled blue cheese, red pepper flakes, and salt. The mixture can be served immediately or formed into a cylindrical log using wax paper, chilled to firm, and sliced. This compound butter melts over hot steaks, enriching them with its creamy, sharp blue cheese flavor and fragrant herby undertones.
The garlic and herbs provide a fresh aromatic base that complements the pungent tang of blue cheese, while the red pepper flakes add a subtle kick. Once chilled, the butter slices hold their shape, making it easy to portion and store. If not used right away, freezing leftover compound butter preserves it well for future meals.
Use this butter as a finishing touch on grilled or pan-seared steak, roasted vegetables, or warm bread to add flavor without extra cooking. It melts quickly from the heat of hot food, delivering an immediate burst of seasoning and richness.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 oz blue cheese crumbles
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp rosemary chopped
- 2 tbsp thyme chopped
- 1 tbsp sage chopped
- 1 tbsp oregano chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Add room temperature butter to mixing bowl.
- Using the side of a knife, smash the cloves of garlic to remove the skins, then finely chop them.
- Finely chop fresh herbs and with blue cheese, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt to bowl of butter. Use a silicone spatula or wood spoon to mix and combine ingredients..
- At this point, the butter can be used as-is over cooked vegetables or as a spread for warm bread or rolls. To use as a compound butter, continue with the following steps.
- Transfer the steak butter mixture onto sheet of wax paper, approximately 1 inch in from a long edge.
- Using your hands, form butter into a cylindrical shape, then wrap it up, using the wax paper to hold the mixture together. Twist the paper on both ends of butter and refrigerate until firm.
- Remove from refrigerator, unroll and slice into pieces to top steak.
- Roll up and refrigerate or freeze any remaining compound butter.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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