Cowboy Butter

I thought it was just melted butter… until I tried Cowboy Butter
This rich, flavorful sauce is loaded with garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon, herbs, and a little kick of heat. It’s perfect for dipping steak, shrimp, chicken, roasted potatoes, or even warm crusty bread. Once you taste it, you’ll want to put it on everything.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, add the softened butter.
2. Mix in the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
3. Add the parsley, chives, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, horseradish, salt, and black pepper.
4. Stir everything together until smooth and fully blended.
5. Serve immediately as a dip, or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
6. If chilled, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving so it softens.

How to Serve Cowboy Butter

• Dip steak bites or sliced steak into it
• Spoon it over grilled shrimp or salmon
• Brush it onto grilled chicken
• Toss it with roasted potatoes or corn
• Spread it on warm crusty bread
• Drizzle it over vegetables for extra flavor

Tips

• For a warm sauce, melt the butter mixture gently in a small saucepan over low heat before serving.
• If you like it spicier, add extra cayenne or red pepper flakes.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.