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Herb-Infused Butter Variations

Create one-of-a-kind butters at home to top favorites like steamed vegetables, warm dinner rolls, baked potatoes or even pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Herb-Infused

  • ½ cup butter room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives finely chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil optional

Cilantro, Lime and Chile Salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon lime zest
  • Chile salt: 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt and pinch of Chile of your choice

Basil, Black Pepper & Garlic

  • ½ cup salted butter room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil finely chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper

Thyme

  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Mint

  • ½ cup butter room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice add slowly

Instructions
 

  • Choose your flavor, and use a fork to mix the butter with the other ingredients.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Return to room temperature before serving. Enjoy!
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