Description
Ultimate Cowboy Butter is a rich, herby, and spicy compound butter perfect for dipping, brushing over grilled meats, or elevating vegetables. This cowboy butter recipe combines garlic, Dijon, lemon, fresh herbs, and spices to make a bold sauce that’s fast, easy, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Let the butter soften at room temperature until easily spreadable.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
3. Stir in the chopped parsley and chives until well distributed.
4. Add the softened butter and mix everything together using a fork or spatula until fully blended.
5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Serve warm for dipping or store chilled in an airtight container until needed.
Notes
Use unsalted butter to better control salt levels.
Fresh herbs make a huge difference in flavor—avoid dried substitutions if possible.
Microwave for 10–15 seconds to soften after refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Dip
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg