Heart-Healthy Blue Cheese Butter
Elevate your dishes with this indulgent yet heart-healthy Blue Cheese Butter, a perfect balance of creamy richness and fresh, vibrant flavors. This quick-to-make spread blends softened unsalted butter with tangy blue cheese, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil for a heart-friendly twist, and a burst of freshness from finely chopped parsley and zesty lemon. Ground black pepper adds a subtle warmth, making it an irresistible companion for everything from warm crusty bread to grilled vegetables or steak. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile recipe is easy to prepare and can be stored for later use, ensuring you always have a gourmet touch at your fingertips. Simple, flavorful, and surprisingly healthy, this blue cheese butter is the upgrade your table deserves.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Start by allowing the unsalted butter to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes before preparing the recipe.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mash the softened butter using a fork until it is smooth and creamy.
Crumble 2 tablespoons of blue cheese into the bowl with the butter. Use the fork to combine them together until well incorporated.
Slowly add the extra-virgin olive oil to the butter and cheese mixture, stirring continuously to maintain a smooth texture.
Fold in the finely chopped fresh parsley and lemon zest, providing a fresh and vibrant contrast to the creaminess of the butter and cheese.
Season the mixture with ground black pepper to add a hint of warmth and enhance the flavors.
Spoon the heart-healthy blue cheese butter onto a piece of parchment paper, rolling it into a log for easy slicing, or serve it immediately as a spread.
Cover and refrigerate if not using immediately. Before serving, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften for easier spreading.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.4 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 137 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 205 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 111 mg | 2% | |
*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.
