Herb Butter Recipe

A person making their own herb butter by pouring pesto into a blender.

The only thing better than butter is butter that's loaded with deliciously fresh herbs! This easy-to-make herb butter is perfect for buttering sweet corn, baked potatoes, grilled steaks, and more.

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings pound

Calories 3777kcal

Author Jill Nystul

Equipment

Blender or food processor

Ingredients

1 pound butter
1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
3 tablespoons chives chopped
2 tablespoons thyme chopped
2 tablespoons sage chopped
2 tablespoons rosemary chopped

Instructions

Chop the butter into uniform chunks and set aside.
Pour the oil into a blender (or food processor), add the herbs, and blend until the herbs are finely processed and the oil is green.
Pour the oil and herbs into a small bowl and add the butter to the blender (or a stand mixer). Blend or mix until the butter is soft and light in color (about 5-7 minutes in a mixer).
Add the herb oil to the butter and mix for 1-2 minutes until the oil is fully incorporated.
Spoon the finished herb butter onto plastic wrap, roll it tightly into a log, and chill for 2 hours before using.

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