(Chili Garlic Butter, Sweet Honey Butter and Herb Butter)
Looking for something to add little elegance to your next meal? Try a compound butter to add taste and flavor with less fat. Butter makes everything better but did you know you could enhance butter so it is even better adding more flavor with herbs, citrus and spices. You can pack in twice as much flavor and use less fat to achieve a really rich and delicious dish. It’s simple to make and it is called a compound butter. The best thing about compound butters: they are very versatile and you can freeze them so they are fresh and ready to use whenever you need them.
Compound butter makes it easy to add your signature touch to favorite foods like steak, fish, potatoes, corn, pasta and so much more than just bread. Once you start making compound butters you will never want to be without one on hand.
Compound butters are easy to make – just take softened butter, not melted, and mix in your favorite herbs, seasonings or even citrus zest until well combined. You can enjoy it as is, store chilled in a container or roll into a log on plastic wrap and freeze it for longer storage. When ready to use just slightly thaw and slice a piece of the firm compound butter and enjoy!
Try one of these combinations or make up your own.
Italian Herb Butter
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons chopped Italian Herbs (chives, rosemary, oregano)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Chili Garlic Butter
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
Sweet Honey Butter
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoon honey
1 pinch nutmeg
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