Description
Cowboy Butter is a savory, herb-infused spread that transforms any meal into a culinary delight. This quick and easy recipe combines creamy unsalted butter with fresh herbs, garlic, and spices to create a versatile condiment perfect for grilling, dipping, or spreading. Whether you’re enhancing grilled meats at a barbecue or adding flavor to baked potatoes and fresh vegetables, Cowboy Butter adds a rich, zesty kick to your favorite dishes. In just 5 minutes, you can whip up this delicious compound butter that’s sure to impress family and friends. Customize it by adjusting the herbs and spices to match your taste preferences!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon coarse Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, Dijon mustard, chopped chives, parsley, thyme, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture onto plastic wrap and roll into a log shape. Twist the ends of the wrap securely and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight until firm.
- For a dipping sauce: Melt in the microwave in 20-second intervals until fully melted.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg