Cowboy Butter: Elevate Meals with This Delicious Spread
Cowboy Butter is a savory, herb-infused spread that will elevate your meals with its rich flavors and creamy texture. Perfect for any occasion, this versatile condiment enhances grilled meats, fresh vegetables, and crusty bread, making every bite a delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold in chopped parsley and chives.
- Transfer to a serving dish. Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg