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Cajun Compound Butter

Prep Time15 minutes
Additional Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
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
44
%
Trans Fat
 
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
293
mg
13
%
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.
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