Mustard Free Compound Garlic Herb Butter

Compound butter sounds fancy, but this garlic and herb version is genuinely one of the easiest things you can make — and the payoff is enormous. Softened unsalted butter gets folded with minced garlic, fresh parsley, chives, thyme, and a bright hit of lemon zest, then rolled into a tidy log and chilled until it's ready to slice into gorgeous rounds. A pat melting over a hot steak, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread is the kind of finishing touch that makes a meal feel restaurant-worthy. Store-bought flavored butters and condiment blends can be sneaky places for mustard to hide, whether as a stabilizer or a flavor booster, so making your own from scratch puts you completely in control of every ingredient. This recipe keeps things clean and simple — just butter, aromatics, citrus, and seasoning — with zero compromise on flavor. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week and freezes beautifully for two months, so it's worth making a batch to have on hand whenever you need an instant upgrade.

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