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Cowboy Butter

Delicious Cowboy Butter: Your New Favorite Flavor Boost

Cowboy Butter is a delightful compound butter that elevates any dish with fresh herbs and spices, perfect for spreading or melting.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy mixing
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Can substitute with yellow mustard
For the Herbs and Spices
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Finely chopped; green onions can be an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Chopped; cilantro is a great substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Thyme Use fresh or dried as available
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; garlic powder can be used as a milder option
For Brightness and Flavor
  • 1/2 lemon Lemon Juice Squeezed; vinegar can replace if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika can enhance flavor
  • to taste Salt Essential for enhancing overall flavor
  • to taste Pepper Essential for enhancing overall flavor
For a Kick
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Adds heat; reduce or omit for a milder version
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adds heat; adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Mixing and Shaping
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter and Dijon mustard.
  2. Add chives, parsley, thyme, and minced garlic.
  3. Squeeze in lemon juice, paprika, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Blend everything together until smooth.
  5. Transfer onto plastic wrap and shape into a log.
Chilling and Serving
  1. Refrigerate the log for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. To serve, slice the chilled log into rounds.
  3. Melt gently in the microwave as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 15mgVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before use.

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