If you’ve gotten tired of buying plain, boring butter, why not make some homemade herb butter? You can make more flavorful options at home, and they will taste much fresher.
Today, we’ll teach you how to make herb butter six different ways, so there’s something for every palate! Spread the butter on bread, sauté veggies with them, or use them for cooking any meal you like!
To get started, you’ll need a few basic items. Have a small bowl and wooden spoon handy to mix the butter spreads. You’ll also need a knife for cutting bread as well as a blender to combine some ingredients. Have a lemon zester nearby also. Now, on to the recipes!
Six ways to make homemade herb butter
You will be glad you tried these savory homemade spreads.
1 – Chili pepper cilantro butter
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 tsp red chili pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- A few dashes of salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Directions:
Place the softened butter in the mixing bowl. Next, mash the butter with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add in the chili pepper, cilantro, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Blend thoroughly, spread some on your favorite bread, and enjoy! You may want to melt the herb butter in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
2 – Cashew basil garlic butter
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/3 cup basil leaves
- 2 tbsp parmesan
- 2 garlic cloves
- Few dashes of salt
- 1/3 cup softened butter
Directions:
Pour the cashews, basil leaves, parmesan, garlic cloves, and salt in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and place it into a small bowl. Add the softened butter into the bowl and use a wooden spoon to combine with the cashew blend. Once again, spread on your favorite bread and melt the herb butter if you prefer!
3 – Loaded herb butter
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 1/2 tbsp chives
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- Dashes of salt and pepper
Directions:
Combine the softened butter with thyme, rosemary, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. We call this the loaded herb butter because, as you can see, it contains tons of herbs! Serve with bread or use it for cooking your favorite dish.
4 – Avocado lime butter
Ingredients:
- Half an avocado
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- A few dashes of salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup softened butter
Directions:
To make this delicious herb butter, blend the avocado, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender. When it’s fully blended, take the mixture out and place it in a small bowl. Next, add in the softened butter and combine it with the avocado lime blend. The consistency should be smooth and creamy. You can use this to make the classic avocado toast or as a spread for a sandwich!
5 – Parsley garlic lemon butter
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Dashes of salt and pepper
Directions:
You know the drill – mash up the butter with a spoon until it’s smooth. Next, add the parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix all the ingredients and spread on some sourdough or multigrain bread. Heat in the microwave to melt the herb butter, and savor this delicious afternoon snack!
6 – Rosemary lemon zest herb butter
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 tbsp rosemary
- Lemon zest (about 1/2 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper (however much you want)
Directions:
We saved the best herb butter recipe for last. Just kidding – we think they’re all pretty awesome! For this one, mash up the softened butter as usual, and mix in the rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Spread on the bread of your choice and melt the butter if you’d like. We hope you enjoyed all the different ways to make herb butter!
What kind of butter should you eat?
It’s best to look for organic, grass-fed butter since the cows are fed their natural diet. This makes for more nutritious, better-tasting butter. Steer clear kinds with added oils or preservatives, which counteracts the health benefits of butter.
Here’s some excellent news. Scientists discovered the following benefits of eating high-quality butter:
- Butter contains around 11% of the RDI of Vitamin A. This vitamin is fat-soluble and helps improve skin health, vision, and the immune system.
- It’s a great source of CLA. This stands for conjugated linoleic acid, and various studies have shown it has remarkable impacts on health. For one, it can reduce body fat and help with weight management. Another study showed that it might reduce inflammation and improve the functioning of the immune system.
- Butter contains a high amount of a short-chain fatty acid called butyrate. This helps provide energy to the intestinal cells and reduces gut inflammation. It also has been shown to promote regularity in bowel movements and improve electrolyte balance.
In the past, scientists believed that butter and high-fat animal products caused heart and blood pressure issues. They also thought that high cholesterol and saturated fat would lead to clogged arteries and promote weight gain.
New research has shown that the opposite is actually true. Butter can lower inflammation, a precursor to heart and blood pressure issues. It can also aid weight loss due to the butyrate, which helps lower insulin resistance. So, enjoy butter as part of a healthy diet – it’s good for you!
Final Thoughts: These homemade herb butter recipes will become your new favorite spreads
When you go to a restaurant where they serve herb butter, you probably wonder how you can make it yourself. Now you can use these simple recipes! They only take a few household ingredients, and you can whip them up in no time. You can enjoy them on your favorite bread or use them for cooking veggies or meat.
Herb butter is incredibly versatile, delicious, and easy to make. Best of all, you can customize them to experience new flavors or combinations that you enjoy.
