Who doesn’t love butter? I mean, really. It is delicious on just about anything.
Life doesn’t get much better than a warm piece of fresh bread with a healthy pat of butter spread on it.
Or does it?
For some applications, there may be a better way — and that way is herb butters. Be it rosemary butter spread on a bagel or basil butter slathered over a cob of corn, adding culinary herbs to your butter can provide a delicious and healthful twist on an old favorite. Here are three recipes to get you started with your new hobby of creating delectable herb butters.
Basil Butter
Ingredients
1/8 cup fresh basil – minced
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 tbsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter
Rosemary Butter
Ingredients
1 tbsp fresh rosemary – minced
1/4 tsp lemon zest
1 clove minced garlic
1/4 cup butter
Cilantro Butter
Ingredients
2 tbsp cilantro – minced
1/4 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp garlic
salt/pepper to taste
1/4 cup butter
Page Two – Directions for Making Herb Butter
Jeff says
I loved herbed butter, thanks! But how long does it stay good for?
Lauren @ momhomeguide says
I will have to make the basil butter. My kids will love it!
AngEngland says
Yes! I happen to love basil anything so it sounds like a must-try to me too.