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Italian Compound Butter


  • Author: Sarah White
  • Total Time: 10 minutes plus chilling
  • Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

 A creamy, flavorful butter infused with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and garlic. Perfect as a spread or a finishing touch for meats, pasta, and vegetables.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
  • ½ tablespoon garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Place softened butter in a medium mixing bowl. 
  2. Finely chop sun-dried tomatoes and basil, and mince garlic until smooth. 
  3. Add the tomatoes, basil, and garlic to the butter, mixing until evenly combined. 
  4. Transfer the mixture to plastic wrap or parchment paper, shape into a log, and seal tightly. 
  5. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm, then slice and serve as needed.

Notes

 Keep refrigerated for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Delicious on bread, grilled meats, pasta, and roasted vegetables.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Italian