Cowboy Butter

Turn up the flavor with this Cowboy Butter! This rich, zesty butter is loaded with fresh herbs, garlic, and spices, making it the ultimate dip or topping for steak, seafood, and veggies. Quick, easy, and absolutely irresistible—your meals deserve this bold upgrade! This Cowboy Butter recipe stands out for its balance of rich, creamy butter and zesty spices. The hint of lemon and fresh herbs make it bright and flavorful, while the touch of heat adds excitement. It’s a simple way to elevate everyday meals into something special! Upgrade your steak with this flavorful Cowboy Butter for steak! A rich blend of butter, herbs, garlic, and spices that’s perfect for dipping or melting over juicy cuts of meat. Quick, easy, and packed with bold flavor!

How to Serve Cowboy Butter:

➺ As a Dip: Serve warm with crusty bread, grilled shrimp, or Roasted Cabbage Steaks for a flavorful appetizer.
➺ With Steak: Top grilled or seared steaks, like Wagyu ribeye, for a rich, buttery finish.
➺ On Seafood: Enhance grilled salmon, lobster, or scallops with a dollop of this cowboy butter.
➺ For Vegetables: Melt over roasted or steamed vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, or carrots for a burst of flavor.
➺ On Bread: Spread over fresh baguettes, dinner rolls, or Cornbread for an irresistible side.
➺ With Potatoes: Use as a topping for roasted or Mashed Potatoes to elevate their taste.

FAQs:

Q: What do you use cowboy butter for?
A: It’s delicious with grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, or veggies. You can also dip crusty bread, drizzle it over baked potatoes, or toss it with pasta or rice for a flavor boost.

Q: Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?
A: Yes, just reduce or skip the added salt in the recipe to avoid over-salting.

Q: Is cowboy butter spicy?
A: It has a little heat from cayenne and red pepper flakes, but you can easily adjust the spice level to your taste — add more if you love a kick, or leave it out for a milder version.

How to make Cowboy Butter:

Ingredients:
½ cup 4 oz unsalted butter, softened
1 Tbsp whole grain Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped
2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
1 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions:
Butter Mixture: Combine the softened butter, Dijon mustard, chives, thyme, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne, and red pepper flakes in a bowl or food processor. Mix until smooth (yields ~⅔ cup).
Compound Butter: Shape the mixture into a log using plastic wrap, seal tightly, and refrigerate until firm (2 hours or overnight).
Butter Dip: Melt in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Storage:
➺ Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
➺ If shaped into a compound butter log, keep it wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
➺ For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months—simply slice off what you need and let it soften before use!

Please follow & like us: