Servings: 6
Blue Cheese Butter Recipe
Blue cheese butter is rich, creamy and packed with blue cheese, garlic, lemon and pepper. A compound butter for steak, chicken or vegetables.
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.
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Notes
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 51mg, Sodium: 262mg, Potassium: 48mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 589IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 82mg, Iron: 0.1mg