Cowboy Butter
Cowboy Butter is the ultimate way to elevate your meals with a burst of flavor! This rich and savory spread combines garlic, fresh herbs, and spices into a creamy delight that enhances everything from grilled vegetables to crusty bread. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, Cowboy Butter is quick to prepare and will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 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 for heat)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (optional).
- Stir until all ingredients are well blended.
- Gently fold in chopped parsley and chives.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or store in the refrigerator for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (14g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg