Description

Velvety smooth, herb-packed, and loaded with the sweetness of roasted garlic and a hint of heat—this Roasted Garlic Cowboy Butter is perfect for slathering on steaks, vegetables, or warm bread. Quick to make and easy to store, it’s a flavor-boosting staple you’ll keep coming back to.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)

1 head garlic (roasted)

2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or chopped chives

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice top off garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35–40 minutes until soft.
In a bowl, combine softened butter and squeezed-out roasted garlic cloves.
Add parsley, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Mix until fully combined and smooth.
Spoon onto parchment paper, roll into a log, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Alternatively, store in a ramekin.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Appetizers