Low Sodium Blue Cheese Butter
Elevate your dishes with this irresistibly creamy Low Sodium Blue Cheese Butter—a flavorful twist on traditional compound butter that's perfect for those watching their salt intake. This easy recipe combines unsalted butter, tangy low sodium blue cheese, fresh chives, garlic powder, a hint of lemon juice, and cracked black pepper, creating a richly decadent spread that's ideal for steak, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread. Ready in just 15 minutes, this customizable butter can be shaped into a convenient log for effortless slicing and stored in the fridge or freezer for long-lasting freshness. Perfect for gourmet meals or casual gatherings, this low sodium recipe lets you indulge in bold flavors without compromising your dietary goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 ounces low sodium blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Take the unsalted butter out of the refrigerator and let it soften at room temperature for about 15 minutes. It should be soft enough to mix easily, but not melted.
In a mixing bowl, crumble the low sodium blue cheese and set aside.
Finely chop the fresh chives and add them to the bowl with blue cheese.
Add the softened unsalted butter to the bowl. Using a fork or an electric mixer on low speed, mix together the butter, blue cheese, and chives until well combined.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder and freshly ground black pepper, then add the lemon juice. Continue mixing until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the butter is smooth.
Taste the butter and adjust the seasoning as needed, noting that this recipe is designed to be low in sodium.
Spoon the finished blue cheese butter onto a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Roll it into a log shape, twisting the ends to seal.
Refrigerate the butter log for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up, or store it in the freezer for up to two months. Slice as needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.2 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.1 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 288 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 321 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 335 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 201 mg | 4% | |
*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.
