How to Make Chive Butter
Chive butter is one of the easiest ways to turn a handful of fresh chives into something you can use in different ways, all week. Spread it on bread, melt it over a steak, or stir it into vegetables straight off the stove.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
- Parchment paper or plastic wrap
Instructions:
Let the butter come to room temperature so it's easy to mix.
In a bowl, combine the softened butter and chopped chives.
Use a spatula to mix until the chives are evenly distributed and the butter is flecked with green.
Spoon the butter onto parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log, or use a silicone mold or ice cube tray for individual portions. Twist the ends to seal.
Chill for one to two hours, or until firm.
Slice and serve. Use it as a spread, melt it over vegetables, or finish a steak right off the pan.
Beyond Butter:
This method does not only work with butter. You can swap the butter for cream cheese or yogurt, using the same method for a quick dip or spread for crackers, fresh vegetables, or bagels.
The butter itself keeps well in the freezer, so it's worth making a double batch. Pull off a slice whenever you're cooking meat or fish, or finishing a pan of vegetables.
And if you have leftover herbs like sage, marjoram, or dill, you can finely chop them and incorporate them into your chive butter, yogurt, or cream cheese for more flavor.
More Ways to Use Fresh Chives:
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