Description
A delicious herb butter perfect for spreading on bread, making garlic bread, or enhancing various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- Scant 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 grinds black pepper
Instructions
- Soften the butter: cut the butter in half lengthwise, then into about 12 pieces total. Let the butter sit at room temperature about 15 minutes until softened. Or, microwave on low power for a few 5 second bursts until it softens, checking after each burst and taking care not to overheat.
- Place the butter in a bowl. Add the chopped chives, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Smash and stir into the butter until it’s fully combined.
- Use immediately, or if desired, place the butter on a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper and use the wrap to roll it into a log. Twist the ends closed and refrigerate until it’s solid enough to cut (or until serving; you can freeze it for a few minutes to speed up the process).
- The flavor is great right away, and gets even better after refrigeration. Use for spreading on bread, making garlic bread, pasta, seafood, steak, potatoes, and more. Stores up to 1 month refrigerated or 3 months frozen.
Notes
- This herb butter can be customized with different herbs based on preference.
- Great for enhancing the flavor of various dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 30