Compound butter is nothing more than softened butter that has sweet or savory ingredients whipped into it. It’s typically rolled into a log, chilled and then sliced into pats that can be used to flavor food such as steaks, fish, vegetables, chicken, toast, waffles or even scones. The flavor combinations, both sweet and savory, are endless.

To make compound butter, take softened butter and mix in the sweet or savory ingredients. Transfer the compound butter to either parchment paper or plastic wrap and gently roll into the shape of a log. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into pieces for serving.

Cinnamon Maple Butter – Serve with pancakes, waffles, muffins or sweet potatoes

• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tbs pure maple syrup
• 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter – Serve with toast, pancakes, or French toast

• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tbs dark brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Berry Butter – Serve with muffins, scones, waffles or pancakes

• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cups berries, diced (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries etc)
• Dash of granulated sugar

Garlic Herb Butter – Serve with steak, fish or vegetables

• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tbs fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 1/2 tbs fresh chopped herbs (basil, oregano, rosemary etc)
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Cilantro Lime Butter – Serve with Mexican inspired dishes

• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tbs cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• Zest of 1/2 a lime

White Wine and Herb Butter – Serve with chicken, pasta, or fish

• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tbs herbs, chopped (basil, thyme, tarragon, etc)
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• Splash of white wine