Description
Looking to elevate your next steak night or grilled veggie platter? This Roasted Garlic Cowboy Butter is the flavor-packed companion you’ve been missing. Rich, creamy butter is blended with sweet roasted garlic, bright herbs, a tangy Dijon kick, and just enough spice to make each bite memorable. Whether you’re grilling, roasting, or dipping crusty bread, this quick recipe turns basic meals into memorable occasions. Great for BBQs, easy dinners, or as a party spread—this is a must-have in your arsenal of easy recipes, dinner ideas, and food ideas for entertaining.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 bulb roasted garlic, cloves squeezed out
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Slice the top off a whole garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast at 400°F for 35–40 minutes until golden and soft. Let cool, then squeeze out the cloves.
2. Leave the butter at room temperature until fully softened.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with the roasted garlic cloves, parsley, chives, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and zest, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir well until fully combined and smooth.
5. Transfer to a small serving bowl or ramekin. Serve immediately or refrigerate until firm, about 20–30 minutes.
Notes
Let the butter sit out for 5–10 minutes before serving if chilled to bring back a spreadable texture.
You can freeze it in ice cube trays and thaw portions as needed for quick flavor boosts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dips & Sauces
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cowboy butter, garlic butter dip, steak sauce, roasted garlic, dipping butter