Blue cheese butter is one of those little kitchen tricks that makes dinner feel wildly more expensive than it actually is. It is rich, tangy, creamy, and just bold enough to make a steak blush.
A pat of this melty magic on top of grilled steak, roasted vegetables, burgers, or even warm bread turns an ordinary meal into a “wow, look at me” situation. The best part is that it takes just a few minutes to make and can be prepped ahead.
This compound butter is packed with creamy butter, sharp blue cheese, a little garlic, fresh herbs, and just enough lemon juice to brighten and honey to sweeten.
It is creamy, savory, tangy, and loaded with bold flavor.
- Quick and easy to make.
- Packed with rich, tangy flavor.
- Perfect for steak, burgers, chicken, and vegetables.
- Easy to customize with herbs or other spices.
- Stores well in the fridge or freezer so you can make it in larger batches and defrost as needed.
What is Blue Cheese Butter?
Blue cheese butter is a compound butter, which is just a lovely culinary way of saying butter mixed with flavorful ingredients. In this case, it gets mashed together with crumbled blue cheese, garlic, herbs, and a little lemon juice for balance.
Once chilled, it can be sliced into rounds or scooped straight from the fridge. It melts over hot foods like a dream.
Ingredients for Blue Cheese Butter
You only need a handful of ingredients for this compound butter. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.
- Unsalted butter– Softened so it blends easily and lets you control the salt level.
- Blue cheese crumbles – Use your favorite variety for the flavor profile you like best. There is the standard, usually just labeled “blue cheese”, but gorgonzola can be used for a creamier and milder flavor. For more funk, opt for stilton or roquefort.
- Garlic – Fresh grated garlic adds depth and just the right savory bite.
- Fresh chives – Brightens the butter and adds a fresh finish and color.
- Lemon juice & zest – A little acidity balances the richness.
- Honey- Balances the garlic, funky cheese and tang.
- Black pepper & Kosher Salt – Gives it a subtle kick and the salt is only used if needed. Since blue cheese is salty, taste it to see if it is necessary.
How to Make Blue Cheese Butter
Making this easy compound butter couldn’t be quicker or more simple.
- Combine butter and blue cheese. In a medium bowl, mash together the softened butter and blue cheese using a fork, blending, but leaving some texture.
- Add remaining ingredients. Add the garlic, chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, black pepper and salt. Taste before adding the salt- blue cheese is salty and varies from brand to brand.
- Chill. Form into a log or a ramekin and cover. Chill for a minimum of 30 minutes before using to allow flavors to marry.
- Serve over steak, chicken, fish or grilled veggies.
Chef Tips
I’ve tested this recipe over and over to be able to bring you the best recipe and these tips and tricks.
- Use softened butter and room-temperature cheese – They blend more evenly and make the finished butter smoother.
- Taste before adding the salt – This is one of the most important steps because blue cheese can vary a lot in saltiness.
- Chill it before serving – A short chill gives the flavors time to settle and makes the butter easier to slice or scoop.
- Form it into a log if you want clean rounds – A ramekin works well for serving, but a log is better if you want to slice medallions for steak.
How to Use Blue Cheese Butter
This flavored butter can be put onto just about anything you’d like! But here are a few options.
- Steak
- Burgers
- Grilled chicken
- Pork chops
- Salmon
- Roasted potatoes
- Grilled asparagus
- Mushrooms
- Corn on the cob
- Warm bread
Storage and Freezing
Storage: You can store in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in parchment paper for up to two weeks.
Freezing: Form the butter into the shape of a log and wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, parchment paper, or wax paper; then tightly wrap it with foil. Alternatively, you can spoon it into a freezer-safe container. Store for up to 6 months. Then, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
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Blue Cheese Butter Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
- 3 to 4 ounces blue cheese , crumbled and room temperature
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic , grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives , chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash together the softened 1/2 cup unsalted butter and crumbled 3 to 4 ounces blue cheese using a fork, blending, but leaving some texture.
- Add the grated 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh chives, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, , 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt. Taste before adding the salt- blue cheese is salty and varies from brand to brand.
- Form into a log or a ramekin and cover. Chill for a minimum of 30 minutes before using to allow flavors to marry.
- Serve over steak, chicken, fish or grilled veggies.
- If you've tried this recipe come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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