How to Make Compound Butter: 10 Easy Flavored Butter Recipes to Slather on Anything Sauces/Condiments

Compound butter is simply butter that's mixed with other ingredients. These flavored butters can be sweet or savory and are used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes – from steak to seafood to breads to waffles and vegetables. Slather it on anything. Making your own compound butter at home is easy. Here are 10 fun combinations to try.

You'll need:

• 1 stick butter, softened
• ingredients for desired butter combination below

Here's how to make it:

1. Beat the butter and desired ingredients until well combined. 
2. Store the butter in an airtight container or form into a log and wrap in waxed paper.

Lemon & Chive

• 1 tablespoon minced chives
• 1 tablespoon minced parsley
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Mango & Curry

• 3 tablespoons mango chutney or your favorite chutney
• 2 teaspoons curry powder

Horseradish 

• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1 green onion, minced

Caper & Dill

• 1/4 cup chopped dill
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Rosemary & Shallot

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/4 cup minced shallots

Pumpkin

• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steakhouse Garlic & Herb

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• black pepper and salt, to taste

Miso Butter

• 3 tablespoons yellow miso paste
• 2 tablespoons minced green onions
• black pepper, to taste

Spicy Thai 

• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1 tablespoon Thai basil, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Cinnamon Chipotle

• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

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