Cowboy Butter: Elevate Meals with This Delicious Spread
Cowboy Butter is the ultimate flavor enhancer that will elevate your meals from ordinary to extraordinary! This delightful spread combines creamy butter with robust garlic, fresh herbs, and a touch of spice to create a versatile condiment perfect for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even as a dip for crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 12 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 black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, blend softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Gently fold in chopped parsley and chives.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish for immediate use or refrigerate until ready. Allow it to sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 60mg