Cowboy Butter

5 Stars (1 Review)

prep time: 15

total time: 15

This easy Cowboy Butter recipe is packed with fresh herbs and spices, the perfect topping or dipping sauce for roasted or grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, and veggies. It’s also fantastic with fresh bread!

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter softened
½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon Morton kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

To make a soft butter spread: Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Spoon over grilled meats or veggies, or spread onto warm bread.
To make a melted butter dip: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Serve as a dip or spoon it over your dish.
To make a compound butter log: Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Transfer to a layer of plastic wrap. Form the butter mixture into the shape of a log about 1½" in diameter, and roll it up in the plastic. Refrigerate until hardened. Then slice it and serve with grilled meats or veggies.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 105kcal Carbohydrates: 1g Fat: 12g Saturated Fat: 7g Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 31mg Sodium: 106mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.

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