Description
Cowboy Butter is a flavorful compound butter packed with fresh herbs, tangy Dijon mustard, zesty lemon, and smoky paprika. Perfect for melting over grilled meats, vegetables, or using as a dipping sauce, this versatile butter adds a punch of bold, savory flavor to any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter Mixture
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- ½ tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the softened unsalted butter, chopped fresh chives, parsley, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, smoked paprika, black pepper, and minced garlic. Use a spatula to mix them thoroughly until evenly blended.
- Melt for Dipping: If you want to serve the cowboy butter as a dipping sauce, transfer it to a dish and gently melt it until it’s warm and smooth for easy dipping.
- Form Compound Butter Log: Lay out a piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Spoon the combined butter mixture onto the center of the plastic wrap. Shape the butter into a tight log by rolling and wrapping it securely, twisting the ends of the plastic wrap to seal.
- Refrigerate to Firm: Place the wrapped butter log in the refrigerator and chill until firm, usually about 1 to 2 hours.
- Serve: Once firm, slice the butter log into coins and use them to add rich, herby flavor atop grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or any dish that could benefit from a flavorful buttery boost.
Notes
- Use softened butter for easier mixing.
- The butter log can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for longer storage.
- Adjust garlic amount to taste for milder or stronger flavor.
- Perfect topping for steak, chicken, fish, or roasted vegetables.
- For a smoother texture, mince garlic finely or use garlic paste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cowboy Butter, compound butter, herbed butter, dipping sauce, grilling sauce, butter topping, savory butter
