Cajun Compound Butter
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons white pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to desired spice level
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
Instructions
- Allow the butter to soften until it can be easily stirred.
- In a medium bowl, combine the butter and all the spices until well mixed. Place the mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap, and shape into the shape of a log.1 cup unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons white pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon thyme
- Roll the plastic wrap shut, and twist the ends tight. Transfer the butter to the refrigerator to firm, about 2-3 hours.
- Once the butter firms, it's ready to use as needed. Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- This recipe is spicy, so feel free to adjust the spices, specifically the cayenne, as needed. The entire recipe adds quite a bit of spice flavor in general which is great for meat dishes.
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 tablespoon of butter. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Cajun Compound Butter
Serving Size
1 tablespoons
Amount per Serving
Calories
106
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
293
mg
12
%
Potassium
24
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
0.3
g
1
%
Vitamin A
627
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
8
mg
1
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
