Easy Flavored Butters

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Easy Flavored Butters


*Southwest Butter

1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/2 cup butter, softened

Stir 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel, 1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper into 1 stick softened butter. Yield: 8 servings

Dollop a slice of this butter on Southwest grilled chicken breasts.

*Heartland Butter

2 tablespoons crumbled Maytag blue cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened

Stir 2 tablespoons crumbled Maytag blue cheese into 1 stick softened butter. Yield: 8 servings

Melt a slice of Heartland butter on grilled tender flank steak fresh off the grill.

*Dairy State Butter

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened

Stir 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons finely grated cheddar cheese into 1 stick softened butter. Yield: 8 servings

Just imagine what this butter would taste like mixed into deluxe mashed potatoes.

*California-Style Butter

1 tablespoon minced ripe olives
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1/2 cup butter, softened

Stir ripe olives and rosemary into softened butter. Yield: 8 servings.

Spread a pat of California-style butter on oatmeal dinner rolls for extra flavor.

*East Coast Butter

2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 cup butter, softened

Stir 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning and 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel into 1 stick softened butter. Yield: 8 servings

Drizzle some melted East coast butter over these special seafood kabobs.

*Garlic Basil Butter

1/2 cup butter, softened
4 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Fresh sage and thyme

In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, basil, parsley and garlic powder. Beat on medium-low speed until mixture is combined. Garnish with sage and thyme. Yield: 1/2 cup.

*Cilantro-Lime Butter

1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel

In a small bowl, mix butter, cilantro, lime juice and lime peel. Shape into a log; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.

Use cilantro-lime butter to boost the flavor of your sweet corn. (Here are 22 more ways to make sweet corn.)

*Honey Almond Butter

1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

In a small mixing bowl, beat the butter, honey, brown sugar and extract until light and fluffy. Transfer to a sheet of plastic wrap; roll into a log. Refrigerate until chilled. Unwrap and slice or place on a butter dish. Yield: 1-1/2 cups.

Honey almond butter tastes divine on family-favorite oatmeal waffles.