This easy Blue Cheese and Chive Butter is a quick way to add bold, creamy flavor to steaks, burgers, or roasted veggies. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s perfect for prepping ahead and storing. The mix of sharp blue cheese and fresh chives makes every bite rich, savory, and a little bit fancy.
Recipe Ingredients:
- 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Pinch ground black pepper
How To Make Blue Cheese And Chive Butter?
- Whip the butter: Place the softened butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the flavors: Add crumbled blue cheese, chopped chives, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix until fully combined, scraping the sides as needed.
- Shape the butter: Lay a sheet of plastic wrap over a piece of foil. Spoon the butter into a strip down the center.
- Roll into a log: Fold one side of the wrap and foil over the butter and gently roll it into a log. Twist both ends tightly like a candy wrapper.
- Chill until firm: Refrigerate the butter for at least 1 hour until solid. For faster results, place it in the freezer for 20–30 minutes.
Recipe Tips:
- Use softened butter : Room temperature butter blends smoothly and evenly without lumps.
- Choose strong blue cheese : A bold blue (like Stilton or Roquefort) gives the best flavor impact.
- Chop chives finely : Finely chopped chives mix better and spread evenly through the butter.
- Double wrap for shape : Using both plastic wrap and foil helps the butter hold a firm, even log shape.
- Let it sit before serving : If serving from the fridge, let it soften for 5–10 minutes so it spreads more easily.
How To Store Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the butter log come to room temperature first, then wrap it tightly and store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Slice off what you need as you go.
- Freeze: Wrap the butter log tightly in foil and place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the fridge overnight, then slice and serve cold or allow to soften slightly before spreading.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 108
- Total Fat: 11.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
- Sodium: 145 mg
- Potassium: 10 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 0.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 0.8 g
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Blue Cheese And Chive Butter
Description
This easy Blue Cheese and Chive Butter is a quick way to add bold, creamy flavor to steaks, burgers, or roasted veggies. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s perfect for prepping ahead and storing. The mix of sharp blue cheese and fresh chives makes every bite rich, savory, and a little bit fancy.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Whip the butter: Place the softened butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the flavors: Add crumbled blue cheese, chopped chives, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix until fully combined, scraping the sides as needed.
- Shape the butter: Lay a sheet of plastic wrap over a piece of foil. Spoon the butter into a strip down the center.
- Roll into a log: Fold one side of the wrap and foil over the butter and gently roll it into a log. Twist both ends tightly like a candy wrapper.
- Chill until firm: Refrigerate the butter for at least 1 hour until solid. For faster results, place it in the freezer for 20–30 minutes.
Notes
- Use softened butter : Room temperature butter blends smoothly and evenly without lumps.
- Choose strong blue cheese : A bold blue (like Stilton or Roquefort) gives the best flavor impact.
- Chop chives finely : Finely chopped chives mix better and spread evenly through the butter.
- Double wrap for shape : Using both plastic wrap and foil helps the butter hold a firm, even log shape.
- Let it sit before serving : If serving from the fridge, let it soften for 5–10 minutes so it spreads more easily.
Blue Cheese And Chive Butter