Cowboy Butter: Elevate Meals with This Delicious Spread
Cowboy Butter is a rich and savory spread that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. This delightful concoction combines butter with aromatic garlic, fresh herbs, and a hint of spice, making it perfect for slathering on grilled meats, vegetables, or warm bread. Ready in just 10 minutes, Cowboy Butter effortlessly elevates your dishes for casual dinners or elegant gatherings. Impress your guests with this versatile and flavorful spread that can easily be customized to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 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 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 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 softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Mix until all ingredients are fully integrated.
- Gently fold in chopped parsley and chives.
- Transfer to a serving dish and either serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.
- Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg