Are you looking for a delicious and easy recipe to create a flavorful blue cheese and chive butter? Look no further! This delectable spread is sure to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your culinary creations. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of this creamy and tangy butter in no time. You'll love its versatility, as it can be used as a topping for steaks, fish, vegetables, or simply spread on bread or crackers for a delightful snack. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of making blue cheese and chive butter, ensuring that you end up with a perfect result every time.
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BLUE CHEESE AND CHIVE BUTTER
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 1h10m
Yield about 26 tablespoons
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the softened butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Whip the butter until it's fluffy. Add the blue cheese, chopped chives, red pepper flakes and ground pepper. Mix until totally combined, scraping the sides as needed.
- Lay out a long piece of plastic wrap on top of a piece of aluminum foil and scoop the butter mixture in a long strip down the middle of it. Carefully pull one side of the plastic wrap and foil over the butter, squeezing it gently to form it into a log. Continue to roll the log of butter into a roll. When it's all rolled up, twist the ends (like a piece of candy) until they become very taut (this means the butter is pressing together inside the plastic and foil to form a cohesive roll). Place the roll of butter into the fridge so it will harden, at least 1 hour, or into the freezer if you need to speed along the process.
BLUE CHEESE AND CHIVE BUTTER (COOK'S ILLUSTRATED)
From Cooks Illustrated magazine, made to accompany beef tenderloin cooked in the CI method. I selected this flavored butter because the chives had just come up, harbinger of spring. It would be good on anything that you like with blue cheese.
Provided by duonyte
Categories Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 8 tbl
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 111.2, Carbohydrate 0.2, Protein 1.2
Tips:
- Using high-quality butter is essential for achieving the best flavor and texture. Opt for unsalted butter to control the saltiness according to your preference.
- Soften the butter to room temperature before mixing it with other ingredients. This will make it easier to blend and spread.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. Finely chop the chives to evenly distribute their flavor throughout the butter.
- Blue cheese can vary in intensity, so taste it before adding it to the butter. Adjust the amount to suit your desired level of flavor.
- Chill the butter for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and firm up the butter, making it easier to spread.
Conclusion:
Homemade blue cheese and chive butter is a versatile and flavorful spread that can elevate various dishes. It is easy to make with a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your taste preferences. Whether you use it as a spread for sandwiches, crackers, or vegetables or as an ingredient in compound butter recipes, this butter is sure to impress. So next time you are looking for a special touch to your meal, give blue cheese and chive butter a try.
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