Cowboy Butter: Elevate Meals with This Delicious Spread
Cowboy Butter is a delicious and versatile spread that takes your meals to the next level with its rich, savory flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh herbs, garlic, and zesty spices, making it perfect for enhancing grilled meats, vegetables, or even bread. In just 10 minutes, you can create this gourmet butter blend that your guests will rave about!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if desired).
- Stir until well combined and smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped parsley and chives.
- Transfer to a serving dish or store in the fridge until needed.
- For optimal flavor, let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (14g)
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg