Hey, y'all! I love bread - and because of that, I love butter. I have several butter recipes that I hope to share on the blog - and to kick things off, I'm excited to share this easy herb butter recipe with y'all today. This recipe stems from my Auntie JJ and is a part of a larger series, #CookingLikeJJ, which you can read more about here.
Easy Herb Butter
Frequently Asked Questions
I personally use salted butter; chose the brand of your choice, though I would recommend good-quality butter, as it's the basis of the recipe. If you have unsalted on-hand, simply add your desired level of salt when mixing.
I personally mix it in a stand mixer and scrape the sides down when combining it. I find it to be the easiest, fastest, and most efficient way.
The unused butter should be stored in the refrigerator; that said, for optimal spreading, you will want to serve it at room temperature.
Ingredients, Shopping List:
Dairy: Salted Butter
Fresh Herbs: Chives
Dried Herbs/Spices: Parsley, Basil, Tarragon
How to Make Herb Butter
- Soften butter to room temperature.
- Chop chives. Add chives and dried herbs to butter and mix thoroughly in a stand mixer.
- Pack into a container with a tight lid; refrigerate overnight for flavor to develop.
- Let butter reach room temperture; spread, serve, and enjoy!
Easy Herb Butter: Tips and Tricks
- Dried herbs are crushed, which releases flavor; for this reason, they are more potent than fresh herbs. Don't overlook them!
- Use salted butter for flavor; if you have unsalted, add salt to your preference.
- Let the butter develop its flavor in the refrigerator overnight.
- Butter, when serving, should be at room temperature for easy spreading.
What To Serve With Herb Butter
- Yeast Rolls
- Cornbread
- As a topping for poultry or meat - it's especially good on steaks!
The Recipe
Easy Herb Butter
Equipment
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Stand mixer
Ingredients
- 2 sticks salted butter
- 2 tbsp. parsley
- 2 tsp. basil
- 2 tsp. tarragon
- 2 tsp. chives
Instructions
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Chop chives. Add chives and dried herbs to butter and mix thoroughly in a stand mixer.
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Pack into a container with a tight lid; refrigerate overnight for flavor to develop.
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Let butter reach room temperture; spread, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Dried herbs are crushed, which releases flavor; for this reason, they are more potent than fresh herbs. Don't overlook them!
- Use salted butter for flavor; if you have unsalted, add salt to your preference.
- Let the butter develop its flavor in the refrigerator overnight.
- Butter, when serving, should be at room temperature for easy spreading.
Nutrition
About the Series: Cooking Like JJ
My Auntie JJ was the quintessential southern woman. She was classy, tasteful, always refined; an amazing cook and hostess; and did everything that she balanced – teaching, running businesses, raising a family, and keeping an immaculate home – with ease. She is one of the main inspirations behind JCP Eats, as she was the one who taught me about timeless, southern food and entertaining. When JJ passed away, I planned this series as a way to pay homage to her 91 years here on Earth; in a way, it’s a form of mourning – in another, it seems like my final gift to her. I hope y’all will enjoy this deep dive into the culinary archives of my family + Phelps Acres Farm. While I’ll never be able to cook as good as JJ, I can only strive to cook like JJ (hence the title of the series). Learn more here.
Y’all come back now, ya hear?
My best,
JC
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