Ingredients
Blue Cheese Butter Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 to 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled and room temperature
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt
Instructions
- Mash Butter and Blue Cheese: In a medium bowl, mash together the softened unsalted butter and crumbled blue cheese using a fork. Blend thoroughly but leave some texture for a rustic consistency.
- Add Flavorings: Add the grated fresh garlic, chopped fresh chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, ground black pepper, and coarse Kosher salt. Mix well, adjusting salt to taste, as the saltiness of blue cheese varies by brand.
- Shape and Chill: Form the mixture into a log shape or place into a ramekin and cover. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marry and the butter to firm up.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve the blue cheese butter over steak, chicken, fish, or grilled vegetables as a flavorful finishing touch. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of blue cheese depending on your taste preference for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Ensure the butter and blue cheese are at room temperature to facilitate easy mixing.
- You can prepare this butter ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- Taste before adding salt since blue cheese is naturally salty and its salt content varies.
- Try adding different fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
