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Garlic Chive Compound Butter

You can top your baked potato or favorite cut of meat with this delicious Garlic Chive Compound Better.
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword chive butter, garlic chive butter
Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Author Ang Paris

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chives
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • black pepper to taste optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, open your packages of butter and let them come up to room temp. DO NOT MICROWAVE!
    1 lb salted butter
  • Once the butter is soft, use a whisk or electric mixer to whip it up until the butter is smooth and creamy.
  • Using a pair of kitchen scissors, snip the chives into tiny pieces.
    2 tablespoons chives
  • Fold the chives and the minced garlic into the butter. Add black pepper, to taste.
    2 tablespoons minced garlic, black pepper to taste
  • Spread the mixture onto a log-like shape on a piece of parchment paper.
  • Roll the paper and twist the ends.
  • Use immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight bag or container.