MAKES 1 cup
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped green onions (green and white parts)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a small bowl, stir together all the ingredients until blended.
- Store the butter in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 3 months.
VARIATIONS:
GARLIC PARSMEN BUTTER
- Omit the adobo sauce, cilantro, and green onions.
- Combine the butter with 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO BUTTER
- Omit the adobo sauce, cilantro, and green onions.
- Combine the butter with 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 minced garlic cloves; and 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil.
TARRAGON DIJON BUTTER
- Omit the adobo sauce, cilantro, and green onions.
- Combine the butter with 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon, 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
Enjoy these flavorful variations of flavored butter to enhance your dishes!
