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Herb Compound Butter
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Herb Compound Butter

YIELD 4 SERVINGS

Scale yield(recipe written for 4)

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) (room temperature)

  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs (like parsley, chives, thyme, rosemary, dill, and tarragon)

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Mix together. In a small bowl, add the butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, and salt, then stir together.

Roll into a log. Scoop the butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, form it into a log (about 4 inches long), and twist the ends. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until firm.

Slice and serve. Slice pats of compound butter and add to your favorite recipes.