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fresh herb butter
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Fresh Herb Butter

A great way to use fresh herbs from your garden and add a savory touch to any dish - substitute any of your favorite fresh herbs here!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 10 people

Ingredients

  • 1 stick good quality unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt

Instructions

  • Remove butter from wrapper and place in small mixing bowl. Bring to room temperature to soften - about 1 or 2 hours.
  • Chop desired fresh herbs and add to bowl with butter. Add coarse sea salt. Blend together with a spatula until well-incorporated.
  • Place mixture onto large square of plastic wrap. Wrap up sides and mold to desired shape.
  • Place back in refrigerator for several hours until chilled.
  • When ready to serve, un-wrap butter and slice into individual pats.

Notes

Be sure to use high quality butter for the best flavor. I like unsalted butter so I can add my own and control the amount. Lastly, serve your butter softened for ease in spreading!