Easy Italian Herb Compound Butter

This delicious herby, cheesy compound butter is a perfect additional touch to any dish that needs a little boost without extra carbs.

I love to roast a chicken and then melt this butter over the top just before it is due to come out of the oven, it creates a lovely moist and tasty glaze on the chicken skin.

And it's not just cheese and herbs you can use to make flavored butter. Sweet or savory — the options are endless! How does pumpkin pie spice flavored butter served over low-carb pancakes sound? For more tasty ideas, make sure to check out our Top 12 Compound Butter Recipes. Enjoy!

Step-by-step

1. Place all ingredients into a bowl.

   

2. Use a fork to combine thoroughly.

   

3. Place the mixture on a piece of baking paper and form a log. Wrap in cling wrap, smooth out even further while wrapping. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until set.

   

4. Slice into rounds and let melt on top of steaks or use as a baste on a roast chicken. Anywhere that you would like to add a punch of flavour, use this butter.

   

5. Store in the refrigerator, wrapped in cling wrap, for up to two weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

   

Recipe

Easy Italian Herb Compound Butter

★★★★☆4.4 (18 ratings)

Quick and easy flavored butter made with just 4 simple ingredients. A great way to add flavor to any dishes!

Hands on

5m

Overall

45m

Servings

12

0.2 g

Net carbs

1.5 g

Protein

9.4 g

Fat

90

kcal

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Ingredients makes one log, about 175 g/ 6.2 oz

• 125 g unsalted butter, softened (4.4 oz)
• ¹/₂ cup + 1 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese (50 g/ 1.8 oz)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients into a bowl.

2. Use a fork to combine thoroughly.

3. Place the mixture on a piece of baking paper and form a log. Wrap in cling wrap, smooth out even further while wrapping. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until set.

4. Slice into rounds and let melt on top of steaks or use as a baste on a roast chicken. Anywhere that you would like to add a punch of flavour, use this butter.

5. Store in the refrigerator, wrapped in cling wrap, for up to two weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition per serving, 1 tbsp, 14 g/ ½ oz

Carbs 1%Protein 6%Fat 93% of calories

Net carbs

0.2 g

Total carbs

0.3 g

Fiber

0.1 g

Sugars

0 g

Protein

1.5 g

Fat

9.4 g

Saturated fat

5.9 g

Calories

90 kcal

Sodium

61 mg · 2.67% RDA

Magnesium

3 mg · 0.77% RDA

Potassium

11 mg · 0.55% EMR

Nutrition by ingredient

Per 1 tbsp, 14 g/ 1/2 oz	Net carbs	Protein	Fat	kcal
Butter, unsalted, grass-fed	0 g	0.1 g	8.4 g	75
Parmesan cheese	0.1 g	1.3 g	1 g	15
Oregano, dried	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Basil, dried	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Total	0.2 g	1.5 g	9.4 g	90

Serving size 1 tbsp, 14 g/ 1/2 oz

• Gluten free
• Egg free
• Nut free
• Nightshade free
• Pork free
• Avocado free
• Coconut free
• Fish free
• Shellfish free
• Beef free
• Low FODMAP
• Vegetarian