Flavored Butter Recipe

Name: Flavored Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; Ingredients for one of the flavors listed; 1 head of Roasted Garlic, the softened cloves squeezed out of the papery husks; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, tarragon, dill, or chives; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed; 1 tablespoon minced canned chipotles in adobo sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled ginger root; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; A few splashes of Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
Ingredients for one of the flavors listed
1 head of Roasted Garlic, the softened cloves squeezed out of the papery husks
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, tarragon, dill, or chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotles in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled ginger root
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
A few splashes of Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (optional)

1
Soften the butter at room temperature, or microwave for about 10 seconds.
2
With a flexible spatula, mix in the flavor ingredients.
3
Use the spatula to form the butter into a log on a piece of aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or waxed paper.
4
Wrap the log and close tightly.
5
Refrigerate or freeze.
6
For the best flavor protection, place the wrapped butter log in a labeled and dated plastic storage bag.
7
Well-wrapped Flavored Butters will keep in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks and in the freezer for 6 months.
8
To use frozen butter, unwrap and slice off as much as you need.
9
It may crumble if cut immediately out of the freezer, but it will slice cleanly after a few minutes at room temperature.

556

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, Ingredients for one of the flavors listed, 1 head of Roasted Garlic, the softened cloves squeezed out of the papery husks, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, tarragon, dill, or chives, and more.

Yes, Flavored Butter falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Flavored Butter

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