Okay, you have to try this. This cowboy butter recipe is my go-to for making just about anything taste ten times better. It’s not just flavored butter, it’s this warm, zesty, garlicky dipping sauce that I’m completely obsessed with. It’s got a little kick from red pepper and a fresh tang from lemon juice that cuts through the richness of the butter. I whip this up in minutes and it disappears just as fast.
Ingredients for This Cowboy Butter Recipe
You don’t need anything too fancy to make this happen. Fresh is definitely best if you can get it, especially for the herbs.
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced up nice and fine
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (I usually add a little extra)
- Juice from half a lemon
- A pinch of salt and black pepper
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Honestly, this is so simple. You can’t mess it up.
Step 1: Melt the Butter
Get a small pan and melt your butter over low heat. The key is just melting it, not letting it sizzle or brown, so just take it easy.
Step 2: Mix Everything Together
Go ahead and pour that lovely melted butter into a bowl. Now just toss in everything else—the minced garlic, chives, parsley, mustard, red pepper flakes, and that squeeze of lemon juice.
Step 3: Stir and Taste
Give it all a really good stir. Add a bit of salt and pepper, stir again, and give it a taste. That’s literally it! I like to let it sit for five minutes so all the flavors can hang out and get to know each other before I dive in.
Why This Recipe is a Game-Changer
I’m not kidding when I say I put this on everything. It’s hands down the best butter for steak, but you should also try it on chicken, shrimp, or even just for dunking a big piece of crusty bread into. It just has this perfect savory, spicy, herby thing going on. Once you make this cowboy butter recipe, you’ll see what I mean. Seriously, try it out and then come back and tell me in the comments what you ate it with!
Cowboy Butter Recipe
Whip up this zesty cowboy butter recipe in minutes! It's a warm, garlicky dipping sauce with fresh herbs and a little kick, perfect for steak, chicken, and bread.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Juice from half a lemon
- A pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Get a small pan and melt the butter on low heat dont let it brown.
- Pour the melted butter in a bowl then toss in the minced garlic chives parsley mustard red pepper flakes and lemon juice.
- Stir everything together good add a little salt and pepper to how you like it.
Notes
Fresh herbs are way better if you got them.
Add more red pepper if you like it real spicy.
Let it sit for 5 minutes the flavor gets better.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Amount Per ServingCalories 205Total Fat 23gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 0.9gUnsaturated Fat 6.5gCholesterol 61mgSodium 58mgCarbohydrates 1.2gNet Carbohydrates 1.1gFiber 0.1gSugar 0.2gSugar Alcohols 0gProtein 0.4g