Compound butters are used to enhance certain flavours in various types of meals, whether it be the butter you put on your toast, to the butter melted on a beautifully cooked piece of steak. 

By whipping butter with certain spices, herbs, and even aromatic liquids, you can achieve a flavourful, unique compound butter. Try our Compound Butter 3 Ways recipes to learn how to elevate any meal and impress your family and friends!

Step 1

In a bowl, stir together butter, tomatoes and bacon until well combined.

Step 2

Scrape mixture onto centre of 12 inch (30 cm) long piece of plastic wrap. Fold over one side and shape butter into 8 inch (20 cm) long roll.

Step 3

Twist ends to seal and refrigerate until ready to use.

Sun-dried Tomato Feta Butter
Omit bacon and substitute crumbled feta cheese.
 

Step 1

In a bowl, stir together butter, parsley, basil and shallot until well combined.

Step 2

Scrape mixture onto centre of 12 inch (30 cm) long piece of plastic wrap. Fold over one side and shape butter into 8 inch (20 cm) long roll.

Step 3

Twist ends to seal and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 1

In a bowl, stir together butter, tequila, if using, lime rind and juice and chili powder until well combined.

Step 2

Scrape mixture onto centre of 12 inch (30 cm) long piece of plastic wrap. Fold over one side and shape butter into 8 inch (20 cm) long roll.

Step 3

Twist ends to seal and refrigerate until ready to use.

Smoky Chili Lime Butter: Substitute chipotle chili powder or smoked paprika for chili powder.

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If you’re pinched for time, Sheldon creek makes a variety of incredible compound butters like Honey and Cinnamon, Garlic and Steak Spice and Maple, check them out!