Blue Cheese and Chive Butter Cook's Illustrated

Elevate your dishes with the decadent richness of this Blue Cheese and Chive Butter from Cook's Illustrated. Combining creamy softened butter with tangy crumbled blue cheese, vibrant fresh chives, and a hint of bright lemon juice, this luxurious compound butter is a flavor-packed delight. Finished with a touch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, it’s perfect for melting over grilled steaks, roasted vegetables, or warm crusty bread. With just 10 minutes of prep and simple ingredients, this easy recipe adds gourmet flair to any meal. Make-ahead friendly, it firms up beautifully into sliceable rounds, ideal for quick enhancements to your favorite savory dishes. Perfect for food enthusiasts looking for savory butter recipes or creative ways to use blue cheese!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter and crumbled blue cheese.

Step 2

Using a fork or silicone spatula, mash and mix the butter and cheese together until evenly combined.

Step 3

Add the chopped chives, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.

Step 4

Stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the butter has a smooth, spreadable consistency.

Step 5

Transfer the compound butter to a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper.

Step 6

Shape the butter into a log by rolling it tightly in the plastic wrap or parchment, twisting the ends to seal.

Step 7

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the butter to firm up.

Step 8

Slice into rounds and serve as needed, or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(179.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1022.3

Total Fat 108.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 290.5mg	0%
Sodium 933.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	0%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 13.3g	0%

Vitamin D 12.1IU	0%
Calcium 333.9mg	0%
Iron 0.7mg	0%
Potassium 191.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 93.7%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 1.2%