Cowboy Butter
Ingredients like garlic, fresh herbs, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce make this Cowboy Butter an irresistible topping for steak and more. Ready in just a few minutes, it’s an easy way to add a burst of flavor to everything from steak and seafood to pasta, bread, and veggies.
Servings: 8 people (1 cup total)
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened (2 sticks)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 4 Tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the softened butter in a medium mixing bowl. Add the minced garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Mix everything together with a spatula or spoon until the ingredients are evenly combined and the butter is smooth.
- Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Scoop the butter mixture onto the center of the plastic wrap.
- Shape the butter into a log by rolling it tightly in the plastic wrap. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap to seal the log securely.
- Place the wrapped butter log in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- When ready to use, unwrap the butter and slice off portions as needed. Enjoy!
Video
Notes
Store cowboy butter in the fridge for a week or in the freezer for 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1060IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg