Description
Creamy Basil Pesto Butter is a rich and flavorful spread made by combining fresh basil pesto with creamy butter. This versatile condiment can be used to enhance pasta, spread on bread, or melt over grilled meats and vegetables. It’s an easy and delicious way to add a burst of basil pesto flavor to any dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a gourmet touch to any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for extra freshness)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the Pesto Butter:
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened butter with the basil pesto. Use a spatula or spoon to mix until well incorporated.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and lemon juice (if using). Mix until smooth.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve or Store:
- Use the creamy basil pesto butter immediately as a spread for bread, a topping for pasta, or a drizzle over roasted vegetables.
- For storage, transfer the butter to a small container with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for up to 1 week. You can also freeze it for longer storage (up to 3 months).
Notes
- Pesto Variations: You can experiment with different types of pesto, like sun-dried tomato pesto or arugula pesto, for a unique twist on this creamy butter.
- Serving Suggestions: This butter is great on freshly baked bread, mixed into pasta, or used as a topping for grilled meats, fish, or roasted potatoes.
- Make-Ahead: You can make this butter ahead of time and store it in the fridge. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20mg