Cowboy butter is a natural complement to grilled meats, especially grilled steak and other cuts of beef. It’s wonderful as a topping on baked potatoes or tossed with potato cubes or wedges before roasting them. Slather cowboy butter over steamed or grilled sweet corn for a perfect summertime treat. Making burgers or sandwiches? Put some room-temperature cowboy butter on the bread or the buns, or use it as the butter spread for garlic bread. Cowboy butter would also be fun to include on a butter board.
How to Store Cowboy Butter
Store wrapped cowboy butter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
How to Freeze Cowboy Butter
Compound butter like this freezes really well. Store it wrapped and in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to three months. To use, let it thaw in the refrigerator a bit before slicing.
Cowboy Butter Tips
Why is my cowboy butter separating?
If the butter is separating, it might be because it’s too warm. You want the butter to be room temperature soft but not liquified. When mixing all the ingredients, be sure to whisk vigorously. You can also put the bowl in the refrigerator for a few minutes and then whisk it again. To ensure super-smooth butter with no streaks, put it in a blender or food processor.
How do you serve cowboy butter as a dip?
If you want to serve cowboy butter as a dip, melt the butter first, and then mix in all the remaining ingredients. You can also melt refrigerated or frozen cowboy butter until it’s liquid and warm. Serve it as a dip or drizzle for fresh bread or biscuits, seafood like lobster, and roasted veggies like broccoli and cauliflower.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons minced chives
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
1
In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients until blended. Transfer to a sheet of plastic wrap; roll into a log. Refrigerate until chilled. Unwrap and slice or place on a butter dish.
2
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
1 tablespoon: 72 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 137mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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