With our Herb Butter Spread, you can turn any meal into a delightful and flavorful experience. It’s like adding a pat of homemade goodness to every bite.
Herb butter spread is a simple yet flavorful blend of softened butter and fresh herbs. It adds a rich touch to everything from warm dinner rolls and crusty bread to grilled vegetables, steak, or seafood. This versatile spread can be made ahead, rolled into a log, and chilled or frozen for easy slicing and serving.
This herb butter spread recipe whips up in minutes and is perfect to spread on your Potato Rolls, Crostini, or Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
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What is Herb Butter?
If you’ve never had herb butter, you are missing out. Herb butter (also known as compound butter) is made by simply combining butter and other ingredients used to enhance the flavor of dishes. Typically, you flavor herb compound better with herbs and garlic, but you can also use sweet things such as honey, cinnamon, and sugar.
Recipe Ingredients
- Fresh Chopped Parsley: Adds a bright, herbaceous flavor to the butter.
- Fresh Chopped Chives: Imparts a mild onion flavor with a hint of garlic.
- Lemon Juice: Adds a tangy brightness that balances the richness of the butter.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
- Herb Butter with Alternative Herbs: Instead of parsley and chives, herbed butter can be made with basil, sage, or even dill. Cilantro, tarragon, fresh rosemary, and thyme are also great options as well.
- Add Lemon Zest: Add a teaspoon of lemon zest along with the juice for an extra citrusy kick.
How to Make Herb Butter Spread
Step 1: Mix parsley, chives, white pepper, and garlic powder together and then combine with softened butter and lemon juice.
Step 2: Use a fork to mash together until thoroughly combined.
Step 3: You can serve immediately, but it is best chilled for at least 4 hours or overnight so the dip can thicken and the flavors really bloom.
Step 4: Serve with bread and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Chill Properly: After mixing, transfer the herbed butter to an airtight container before chilling. This helps maintain its freshness and prevents it from absorbing other fridge odors.
- Herb Butter Molding: You can make this herb butter recipe in a bowl or butter mold, or even rolled into a log shape, wrapped in a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper, and chilled overnight.
- Rinse and Dry Herbs: Be sure to rinse off your fresh herbs and allow them to dry thoroughly before chopping and adding to the butter.
FAQs
There are many uses for Herb Butter Spread. We love to serve it with bread. You can slice also off portions to use on steak, chicken, turkey, fish, and vegetables such as corn on the cob and baked potatoes.
Cut the butter into small cubes and let it sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes. This will soften it quickly and evenly.
Storage Info
To STORE Herb Butter Spread, place it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stay good for up to one week. To FREEZE, wrap it in a plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag; it will keep for up to three months.
Reheating is not necessary, but if you prefer it softened, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before using.
Favorite Bread to Serve with Herb Butter Spread
Herb Butter Spread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter - room temperature
- 1 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 1 Tbsp fresh chopped chives
- 1/8 tsp white pepper
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice - freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Mix parsley, chives, white pepper, and garlic powder together and then combine with softened butter and lemon juice.
- Use a fork to mash together until thoroughly combined.
- You can serve immediately, but it is best chilled for at least 4 hours or overnight so the dip can thicken and the flavors really bloom.
- Serve with bread.
This herb butter spread was incredible on warm bread, so simple yet full of flavor.