Chive Butter Recipe

This easy homemade chive butter recipe is the perfect way to add fresh, savory flavor to your favorite dishes. Made with creamy butter, finely chopped chives, and optional chive blossoms, it's a simple compound butter that pairs beautifully with grilled steaks, roasted vegetables, warm bread, and more.

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Keyword Chive Butter Recipe

Prep Time 10

Servings Servings

Calories 103kcal

Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

2 sticks Butter softened
3 tbsp Fresh Chives finely chopped
2 tbsp Chive Blossoms finely chopped
1 small Shallot minced
1 tsp Flaky Sea Salt

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped chives, minced shallot, and chive blossoms if using.
Mix thoroughly with a fork or spatula until the ingredients are well incorporated.
Season with flaky salt to taste and mix again to combine.
Transfer the chive butter to a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape into a log and roll tightly.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up, or use immediately as a soft spread.
Slice and serve over grilled steaks, roasted vegetables, baked potatoes, or fresh bread.

Notes

Wrap tightly in parchment and store in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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