Seasoned Butters

Herb butters can be quite expensive if purchased at a deli or market. A frugal way to enjoy delicious flavored butter is to make your own. It's this simple:

Let the desired amount of butter you wish to flavor sit at room temperature until softened, about 20 minutes.

Stir in whatever flavor you desire. This step is your opportunity to release your creativity and imagination to create some unique flavors.

Wrap the butter in wax paper and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Or, put the butter in a freezer bag or carton and place it in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Herb butter is an excellent homemade gift for the holidays. Put it in a decorative container or glass jar with a decorative ribbon.

Suggestions for flavor ideas:

• dried basil, oregano, and sun-dried tomatoes

• dried rosemary

• sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper flakes

• grated orange, lemon, lime, or grapefruit peel

The ideas are limitless.

Source: The inspiration for this tip came from a suggestion in Taste of Home Magazine April/May 2009

By VeronicaHB from Asheboro, NC

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Shared on: 11/10/2011

Almost all of these butters both in seasoned butters and in herbed butters sound yummy, but I don't know what to put them on. What would these flavors of seasoned butters be used for?

By Donna S.

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By Deeli 11/14/2011

The possibilities are endless. You can use them on pasta, rice, meats, vegetables, breads, potatoes and in soups and sauces.

If they are sweet seasoned (honey, maple, citrus, cinnamon, etc) you can use them on toast, waffles, bisquits, etc.

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