Greek Butter
Elevate your mealtime with this irresistible Greek Butter recipe, a Mediterranean-inspired spread bursting with bold flavors and creamy texture. This no-cook, 15-minute recipe combines rich unsalted butter and tangy crumbled feta cheese with the essence of minced garlic, zesty lemon, fresh dill, oregano, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil for a luxurious treat. Perfectly seasoned with salt and black pepper, this versatile compound butter is ideal for spreading on crusty bread, melting over grilled meats and seafood, or adding a gourmet touch to roasted vegetables. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, Greek Butter brings a taste of the Mediterranean sunshine to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 60 grams crumbled feta cheese
- 15 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 whole (minced) garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon (chopped) fresh oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Allow the butter to sit at room temperature until softened but not melted (approximately 20–30 minutes).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, crumbled feta cheese, and extra-virgin olive oil.
Using a fork or hand mixer, blend the ingredients until smooth and fluffy.
Add the minced garlic, chopped dill, oregano, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Taste the butter and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper, if needed.
Transfer the Greek butter onto a large piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap.
Shape the butter into a log or desired form and roll it tightly in the parchment or plastic wrap.
Chill the butter in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Serve the Greek butter spread on bread, melted over grilled meats, or used as a flavorful addition to roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1973 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 222.7 g | 286% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.2 g | 621% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 556 mg | 185% | |
| Sodium | 1610 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 135 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
