Chive Compound Butter Recipe
This easy Chive Compound Butter combines fresh chives, parsley, garlic, and savory seasonings for a creamy, flavorful spread. Perfect for bread, potatoes, vegetables, and entertaining!
Ingredients
- ½ lb unsalted butter, softened, 2 sticks
- ½ cup fresh chives, finely sliced
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped (about 1 small bunch)
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1¼ tsp red wine vinegar
- ¾ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Add the softened butter to a food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Add the finely sliced chives, chopped parsley, grated garlic, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Pulse until combined and the herbs are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
- Taste and adjust the salt as needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with bread, radishes, or crackers. Or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Tips:
- Use softened butter. Room-temperature butter blends easily with the herbs and seasonings. Avoid melting it.
- Choose fresh herbs. Fresh chives and parsley give the butter the best flavor and color.
- Finely chop the herbs. This helps distribute their flavor evenly throughout the butter.
- Use unsalted butter. This lets you control the saltiness of the finished butter.
- No food processor? Mash the softened butter with a fork and stir in the remaining ingredients until well combined.
- Garlic substitution: Use a small amount of garlic powder if you don't have fresh garlic.
- Make it ahead: Prepare the butter a day ahead to allow the flavors to develop.
- Refrigerator storage: Store the butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezer storage: Shape the butter into a log, wrap tightly in parchment paper, and place in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months for best quality.
- Thawing: Thaw frozen compound butter overnight in the refrigerator before using.
- Serving after refrigeration: Allow the butter to soften briefly at room temperature before spreading. There's no need to reheat it unless you're using it as a melted butter topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 139kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 0.4g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 159mg, Potassium: 46mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 0.2g, Vitamin A: 976IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 0.4mg