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blue cheese chive butter

Blue Cheese Chive Butter

This luxurious compound butter combines tangy blue cheese with fresh chives for a flavor-packed addition to any meal. When melted over hot foods, it creates a rich, creamy sauce with delightful pockets of blue cheese that elevate everything from steaks to vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (1 stick/113g)
  • 2-3 tablespoons blue cheese crumbled
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped
  • black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Optional add-ins
  • 1 pinch kosher salt if using unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest optional
  • 1 pinch garlic powder optional, tiny amount

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Place the softened unsalted butter in a mixing bowl. Ensure it's at proper room temperature - pliable but still holding its structure.
  2. Add the crumbled blue cheese, finely chopped fresh chives, and freshly ground black pepper to the bowl.
  3. If using, add any optional ingredients like a pinch of kosher salt, lemon zest, or garlic powder.
  4. Gently mash everything together until just combined. Don't overmix - those small pockets of blue cheese create delightful flavor bursts when eaten.
  5. Spoon the butter mixture onto a strip of parchment paper or plastic wrap.
  6. Roll the butter into a tight log about 1½ inches thick. Twist the ends like a candy wrapper to seal securely.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm. For quicker results, freeze for 20-30 minutes.
  8. When ready to use, slice into coins and place on hot food to melt.

Notes

This compound butter will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. For the best flavor, choose a blue cheese that matches your preference - milder Gorgonzola dolce for subtle flavor or robust Roquefort for more intensity.
Try this butter on grilled steaks, baked potatoes, roasted vegetables, or warm crusty bread. It also makes an excellent hostess gift when wrapped in parchment and tied with twine.