How to Make Herb Butter + Tips & Variations
Look no further if you’ve ever wondered how to make herb butter. It takes about 10 minutes to make, and you’ll want to slather it on everything!
Servings 1 cup
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, good quality
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Soften the butter by leaving it on the counter for an hour.
- Add the softened butter, herbs, and seasonings to a mixing bowl.
- Stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust the salt.
- Transfer to your favorite serving dish or roll into a log
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to two months.
Notes
You can easily half this recipe by using half the amount of each ingredient.
To soften the butter in the microwave, use the defrost setting, and check it every 10-20 seconds. Watch it carefully! It can go from seemingly hard to melted butter in seconds. It melts from the inside out, so don’t just look to see if it’s soft. Use a fork and press on it every time you check it.
To form the softened butter into a log, see the instructions in the post.