Cowboy Butter
Upgrade your steak with this flavorful Cowboy Butter for steak! A rich blend of butter, herbs, garlic, and spices that’s perfect for dipping or melting over juicy cuts of meat. Quick, easy, and packed with bold flavor!
Servings: 9 tablespoons
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 4 ounces unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 2 medium garlic cloves finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Butter Mixture: Combine the softened butter, Dijon mustard, chives, thyme, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne, and red pepper flakes in a bowl or food processor. Mix until smooth (yields ~⅔ cup).
- Compound Butter: Shape the mixture into a log using plastic wrap, seal tightly, and refrigerate until firm (2 hours or overnight).
- Butter Dip: Melt in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If shaped into a compound butter log, keep it wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months—simply slice off what you need and let it soften before use!
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 194mg