Compound Basil Butter: a blend of butter with fresh herbs, garlic and Parmesan cheese. The BEST way to add bold flavor to the simplest dishes.
Recently, I found myself with a lot of extra basil. FRESH basil. When this happens, without fail, I make a batch of pesto and my Homemade Kale Pesto. But this time, I STILL had some left over...so I decided to make some of this delicious Compound Basil Butter.
Compound butters are amazing on baked potatoes, spread on breads and melted over any meats or fish. I also love to add them to sauces, vegetables, rice or pasta.
They can pretty much be used on anything!
Did I mention compound butters are freezer-friendly. Make as much as you want and freeze for the future!
What ingredients do I need for Compound Basil Butter?
- ¾ cup salted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup fresh basil - minced
- 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
How do I make Compound Basil Butter?
Step 1: Allow the butter to come to room temperature before starting.
Step 2: In a bowl combine softened butter with garlic powder, fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well.
Step 3: Spoon the butter on to a piece of parchment paper. Roll into a log and store in refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or until hardened.
Step 4: Remove from refrigerator and slice as needed.
Try this Compound Basil Butter on some of my favorite recipes below:
Easy Gluten Free Artisan Bread
Gluten Free Buttermilk Biscuits
Instant Pot Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
Compound Basil Butter
Ingredients
- ¾ cup salted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup fresh basil - minced
- 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Allow the butter to come to room temperature.
- In a bowl combine softened butter with remaining ingredients. Stir well.
- Spoon the butter on a piece of parchment paper. Roll into a log and store in refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or until hardened.
- Remove from refrigerator and slice as needed.
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