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cowboy butter

Cowboy Butter

Cowboy Butter is a bold, buttery sauce loaded with fresh garlic, herbs, coarse ground mustard, lemon juice, and warm spices for the ultimate steak topping. Rich, creamy, and packed with real flavor, this easy homemade butter sauce melts perfectly over grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables with no artificial ingredients, food dyes, or corn syrup.

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiment, Dip, sauce, Spread
Cuisine American, Southern, Steakhouse
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Coarse ground mustard
  • 1 tbsp Chives, freshly chopped
  • 1 tsp Thyme, freshly chopped
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, garlic, coarse ground mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Add the chopped chives, thyme, paprika, cayenne, crushed red pepper, sea salt, and black pepper.
  • Stir to fully combine the ingredients.
  • Scrape the cowboy butter onto a piece of plastic wrap, form into a log shape, and fold over the edges.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • If using on top of steak, cut 1 tbsp off the roll and place on hot steak to melt into the meat.
  • If using as a dip, place the butter in a bowl, cover with paper towel, and microwave for 30 second increments until melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbspCalories: 100kcal
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