Flavored Herb Butters

These easy-to-make flavored herb butters will liven up your holiday party hors d'oeuvres tray.

 Cranberry Herb Butter Ingredients:

• 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter room temp
• 1/3 cup fresh whole cranberries
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp fresh orange zest
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves

Herb Butter Ingredients:

• 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter room temp
• 1 tsp dried garlic powder
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon zest

Roasted Pepper-Basil Butter Ingredients:

• 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter at room temp
• 1/4 cup roasted red bell peppers drained & patted dry
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Directions:

1. For all butters put ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until ingredients are well incorporated.
2. Scrape mixture out onto a sheet of wax paper and form into a log. Wrap tightly and fold ends of paper under. Chill until ready to use.
3. Slice or let soften to serve.

All Images by Teresa Blackburn