Make up a compound butter worthy of grilling season in just minutes! This homemade Cowboy Butter is so delicious on grilled chicken and steak.
Summer has become my favorite season, and not just because of the weather. Somehow the food of summer just tastes better. Maybe it’s because we’re eating outside, or maybe it’s the fresh flavors, but whatever the reason, it’s just good! This Cowboy Butter is full of flavor and compliments the flavors of summer perfectly. Of course, it comes from the great Pioneer Woman, so you know it’s gotta be good!
What is in Cowboy Butter?
- Salted Butter
- Fresh Parsley
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Black Pepper
- Fresh Garlic
- Lemon Juice and Zest
Items you May Need:
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Mixing bowls
- Stand or Hand Mixer
Spoonula
- Cutting Board and Good Knife
Microplane
Cowboy Butter
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter 2 sticks
- 1/4 cup finely minced fresh parsley
- A pinch of red pepper flakes
- A pinch of coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- juice and zest of ½ lemon
Instructions
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Allow the butter to come to room temperature before starting. Beat the butter until creamy, then add in the parsley, red pepper flakes, black pepper, minced garlic, lemon juice and zest. Mix until well combined.
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl and turn the mixture out onto a piece of parchment paper. Using the back of a spatula, spread out the mixture into a log shape. Roll the parchment paper up and twist the ends.
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to come together.
Recipe Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Adapted from Adapted from The Pioneer Woman
PRO TIP: Use a microplane to grate the garlic instead of mincing it so it is super fine throughout the Cowboy Butter.
There is nothing like a big ‘ole pat of this Cowboy Butter on top of a perfectly grilled steak! Serve pats of the butter on top of grilled steak or even chicken at your next cookout and you’ll really wow your guests! It also makes an incredible garlic bread!
See how easy it is to make:
Ways to Use Cowboy Butter
This Cowboy Butter is SO good on everything! Here are some ways to use it:
- Top grilled steak or chicken with a pat of the butter
- Saute shrimp in the melted Cowboy Butter
- Spread onto Italian bread and broil for the most amazing garlic bread
Check out more amazing compound butter recipes:
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Cranberry Butter makes a great addition to your holiday dishes.
My Simple Dill Compound Butter is great for seafood dishes especially!
No brunch spread is complete without this Maple Bacon Butter!
Garlic Basil Compound Butter makes the most amazing garlic bread you’ve ever tried!
This is such a great idea! I never thought of doing anything with butter, but how fun! This would be great at a party. I can’t wait to try it. Thanks:)
Yum – I love compound butters, and this one sounds like it might go with several things we frequently make!
I don’t think I understand about the 2 sticks of butter being 1/2 cup. Two sticks = 1 cup. Do you mean the short sticks?
So sorry, that’s a typo. It’s 1 cup of butter (2 sticks). We’ve corrected the recipe. Thanks for your note!!
This sounds awesome! Do you think if dried herbs instead of fresh herbs were used, it would last longer in the refrigerator?
Possibly, but I think the fresh herbs give it a better flavor. If you try it either way let me know what you think 🙂
Do I need to add sugar when creaming the butter?
Nope, there’s no sugar in this recipe. You’re just whipping the butter so it’s creamy and smooth 🙂
can’t wait to make these with a loaf of homemade French bread for Christmas gifts!
I’m always looking for tho ha that seem really fancy – but are actually super easy. I’ve taken to the cowboy butter – I usually make it look fancy (sometimes making ahead and piping into florets or such) but at usually only takes me a few minutes to do. Thanks for good ideas!
Can I put this in the freezer for longer storage?
Hi Brittany! Yes, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Compound butter is a great little addition for holidays and parties that you can make ahead of time.
It really adds a nice touch to so many dishes. Thanks for stopping by!
This looks so tasty and delicious! I have featured it in a recipe roundup on my website. You can see it here. https://thecourageouschicken.com/easy-homemade-butter/ Thank you so much for this awesome recipe. Feel free to share!
Thanks so much for including my recipe Bobbie!