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Compound Butter Recipes

Compound Butter Recipes

Included in this article are 7 simple and delicious compound butter recipes. Remember to be creative and mix up your favorite butter flavors!

Course Condiment
Cuisine American, French
Prep Time 15 minutes
Mixing Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 8 Tablespoons
Calories 674 kcal
Author Frederick Schramm

Ingredients

Cowboy Butter

  • 1 stick softened, unsalted butter (4 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon clove garlic (minced)
  • ½ lemon (juice and zest)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (minced)
  • 1 pinch black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Pesto Parmesan Butter

  • 1 stick softened, unsalted butter (4 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon prepared pesto
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan and romano cheese blend
  • 1 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic

Bacon Butter

  • 1 stick softened, unsalted butter (4 ounces)
  • 6 slices bacon (cooked and chopped)
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Honey Orange Butter

  • 1 stick softened, unsalted butter (4 ounces)
  • zest of a medium orange
  • 1 tablespoon juice from the orange
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Garlic Herb Butter

  • 1 stick softened, unsalted butter (4 ounces)
  • 3 TBSP parsley (minced)
  • 3 large garlic cloves (finely minced)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Chipotle Lime Butter

  • 1 stick softened, unsalted butter (4 ounces)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 chipotle (minced)
  • 1 TBSP fresh lime juice
  • 2 TBSP cilantro (minced)
  • Pinch salt and pepper

Maple Butter

  • 1 stick softened, unsalted butter (4 ounces)
  • 2 TBSP real maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Mix well using a food processor or simply mixing by hand.

  2. Use however you like!

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts
Compound Butter Recipes
Amount Per Serving (1 Tbsp)
Calories 674 Calories from Fat 639
% Daily Value*
Fat 71g109%
Saturated Fat 44g220%
Cholesterol 184mg61%
Sodium 341mg14%
Potassium 24mg1%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 2376IU48%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.