Compound Butter - Alton Brown — General recipe

Compound Butter - Alton Brown

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 1485 kcal  · General

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Try this homemade Compound Butter - Alton Brown recipe the whole family will love. Made with unsalted butter, fresh chives, fresh thyme and fresh sage. …

This Compound Butter - Alton Brown relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as unsalted butter, extra virgin olive oil, fresh chives, minced and fresh thyme, minced. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1485 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General
Servings: persons

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