Whether you use one of these delicious compound butter recipes for a dinner party, a grilled cheese sandwich or as a marinade for a juicy steak, they will likely find themselves being a staple in your refrigerator. They are so quick and easy to make, why not make them to have on hand to elevate every meal?
PREP
5 min
CHILL
1 Hr
Lemon & Dill Compound Butter
Instructions
Step 1
Mash softened, unsalted butter in a bowl using a fork.
Step 2
Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and half of the chopped dill until well incorporated.
Step 3
Pour the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and form the butter into a log using your hands. Completely wrap the butter in the paper and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Step 4
Once log is chilled, roll it in the remainder of the fresh chopped dill before slicing.
Chef’s Tip
This compound butter is perfect for when you're cooking fish!
Chipotle, Lime & Cilantro Compound Butter
Step 1
Mash softened, unsalted butter in a bowl using a fork.
Step 2
Stir in lime juice, chipotle powder, salt and half of the cilantro until well incorporated.
Step 3
Pour the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and form the butter into a log using your hands. Completely wrap the butter in the paper and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Step 4
Once log is chilled, roll it in the remainder of the fresh chopped cilantro before slicing.
Chef’s Tip
This compound butter is great for beef, taco, and fajita dishes!
Everything Bagel Compound Butter
Step 1
Mash softened, unsalted butter in a bowl using a fork.
Step 2
Stir in 1 tbsp (15mL) of everything bagel seasoning and minced garlic until well incorporated.
Step 3
Pour the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and form the butter into a log using your hands. Completely wrap the butter in the paper and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Step 4
Once log is chilled, roll it in the remaining everything bagel seasoning before slicing.
Chef’s Tip
This compound butter is perfect for toast and bagels!
Bacon & Ontario Blue Cheese Compound Butter
Step 1
Mash softened, unsalted butter in a bowl using a fork.
Step 2
Stir in half of the bacon bits (30mL), and blue cheese until well incorporated.
Step 3
Pour the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and form the butter into a log using your hands. Completely wrap the butter in the paper and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Step 4
Once log is chilled, roll it in the remaining bacon bits before slicing.
Chef’s Tip
This compound butter is perfect as a spread for bread and delicious on a freshly cooked steak!
Garlic & Parmesan Compound Butter
Step 1
Mash softened, unsalted butter in a bowl using a fork.
Step 2
Stir in minced garlic and half a cup (125mL) grated Parmesan until well incorporated.
Step 3
Pour the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and form the butter into a log using your hands. Completely wrap the butter in the paper and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Step 4
Once log is chilled, roll it in the remaining grated Parmesan before slicing.
Chef’s Tip
This compound butter is perfect as a spread for bread and pizza crusts!