Bacon Butter

Bacon Butter is a delicious and fun way to enjoy the savory flavor of bacon in a creamy form. It’s a simple spread that you can use on bread, biscuits, or even as a topping for your favorite dishes. If you love bacon, you’ll love this easy recipe that enhances many meals with a kick of flavor!

Why Make This Recipe

Making Bacon Butter is a great idea because it takes just a few minutes and requires very simple ingredients. It’s perfect for adding flavor to your breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can use it in so many ways, from spreading it on warm bread or toast to topping your baked potatoes and grilled meats. Plus, who wouldn’t love the thought of buttery goodness mixed with crispy bacon? It’s a treat you or your guests will enjoy.

How to Make Bacon Butter

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (optional)
• Salt to taste

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter with the finely chopped cooked bacon, garlic powder, black pepper, and chives if you’re using them.
Mix all ingredients together until well combined and creamy. You want to make sure the bacon is evenly distributed throughout the butter.
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary. It’s all about your personal taste!
Transfer the mixture to a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log. Wrap it tightly and put it in the refrigerator until it gets firm.
Once it’s firm, you can slice it and serve it on bread, biscuits, or as a tasty topping for baked potatoes and grilled meats.

How to Serve Bacon Butter

Bacon Butter is very versatile! You can spread it on bread for a rich, savory snack. It’s fantastic on warm biscuits or even on toast in the morning. Additionally, you can use it to enhance the flavor of baked potatoes, grilled steak, or chicken. A little scoop on a hot piece of meat can take your meal to the next level!

How to Store Bacon Butter

To store your Bacon Butter, keep it wrapped in parchment paper or plastic wrap in the refrigerator. It can last for about 1 to 2 weeks. If you want it to last longer, you can freeze it. Just slice off what you need, and return the rest to the freezer.

Tips to Make Bacon Butter

Make sure the butter is softened. This will help you mix everything smoothly.
Cook the bacon until it’s crispy. This adds more flavor and ensures it mixes well with the butter.
Don’t forget to taste your Bacon Butter before you store it. Adjust the seasoning to your liking!
For a fun twist, try adding other herbs like parsley or thyme for more flavor.

Variation

You can play with this recipe! If you want to try something different, add some finely chopped jalapeños for a kick or some maple syrup for a sweet twist. There are many ways to make this recipe your own!