Description
Bobby Flay’s blue cheese butter elevates steak with luxurious, tangy richness. Creamy blue cheese melts perfectly into warm butter, creating an indulgent companion for grilled meats that will make meals memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 stick (½ cup or 113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 ounces (113 grams) blue cheese, room temperature
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- Optional: Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary, or chives), to taste
- Optional: Finely minced garlic, to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly mash softened butter (226 grams or 8 ounces) and crumbled blue cheese together using a fork, ensuring a harmonious blend while maintaining small distinctive cheese fragments for enhanced textural complexity.
- Spread a clean sheet of plastic wrap flat on a clean kitchen surface, positioning the blue cheese and butter mixture precisely in the center of the wrap.
- Carefully shape the combined mixture into a cylindrical log form, maintaining uniform thickness and smooth edges.
- Meticulously roll the log within the plastic wrap, applying gentle yet consistent pressure to create a compact, well-sealed cylinder.
- Securely twist both ends of the plastic wrap to seal the butter log, preventing air exposure and potential freezer burn.
- Transfer the wrapped butter log to the refrigerator and allow it to chill and solidify for a minimum of 2 hours, which will help the flavors meld and the texture become firmer.
- For extended preservation, the blue cheese butter log can be transferred to the freezer, where it will maintain quality for up to 3 months when wrapped additional protective layer of aluminum foil.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain optimal taste and texture.
- Blue cheese butter transforms ordinary dishes into gourmet experiences with minimal effort.
- Experiment with herb combinations like thyme or rosemary to create unique flavor profiles.
- Select high-quality blue cheese for the most robust and authentic taste sensation.
- Soften butter and cheese at room temperature for smooth, effortless blending.
- Adjust blue cheese quantity to match personal flavor intensity preferences.
- Spread on warm bread, melt over grilled meats, or use as a decadent cooking ingredient.
- Allow mixture to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors fully develop.
- Crumble cheese finely to ensure even distribution throughout the butter.
- Consider pairing with crusty bread, steak, or roasted vegetables for maximum culinary enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 50kcal
- Sodium: 198mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg