Cowboy Butter Recipe

Cowboy Butter Recipe

8 servings
This cowboy butter recipe is the perfect topping or dipping sauce for grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, or veggies, loaded with fresh herbs and spices!

Ingredients

  • 1 stick unsalted butter)

    (8 tablespoons, softened

  • 4 cloves garlic

    minced

  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard

    Dijon can be used

  • Juice from ½ a lemon + zest
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

    I love smoked paprika or hot paprika

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

    or use hot sauce, or both!

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt the butter slowly in a pan.

  2. 2

    Mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl, then transfer to a layer of plastic wrap. Form the butter mixture into the shape of a log about 1 inch in diameter, then wrap in the plastic.

Cowboy Butter Recipe

Cowboy Butter Recipe

10 min8 servings

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About this Recipe

Elevate your grilled meats and veggies from good to unforgettable with this incredibly flavorful Cowboy Butter recipe, packed with fresh herbs and a spicy kick. It's the ultimate dipping sauce or topping that promises to transform any meal into a memorable culinary experience.

What sets this Cowboy Butter apart is its dynamic blend of savory, tangy, and spicy notes. The softened butter provides a luxurious base, allowing the minced garlic, fresh herbs like parsley, chives, and thyme, and various peppers to truly shine and infuse every bite. The addition of lemon juice and spicy brown mustard provides a bright, piquant counterpoint to the richness.

Prepare for a rich, aromatic experience that will become your grilling secret weapon. This cowboy butter delivers a symphony of flavors: the deep savory notes of garlic, the bright freshness of parsley, chives, and thyme, all perfectly balanced with a zesty tang from lemon and a warming heat from paprika, cayenne, and red pepper flakes. Its creamy, spreadable texture melts beautifully over warm dishes, infusing them with an irresistible zest. This recipe is designed to be straightforward, allowing you to whip up a batch quickly with minimal effort for maximum flavor impact.

Feel free to customize the spice level to your liking; you can swap out spicy brown mustard for Dijon if you prefer, or adjust the cayenne and crushed red pepper flakes – or even add a dash of hot sauce – for an extra kick. For a smoky depth, opt for smoked paprika instead of regular paprika.

This versatile cowboy butter is the ultimate accompaniment for a summer BBQ, weeknight grilled dinner, or holiday roast. Simply dollop it generously over your favorite protein or use it as a flavorful dipping sauce to elevate any meal.

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