Kalamata Olive and Garlic Butter

A compound butter is butter that has been flavored by blending softened butter together with various ingredients. These can be savory or sweet.

• Ready In: 12 mins
• Yields: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  small garlic clove, minced
• 1  teaspoon  finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄4 cup  pitted chopped kalamata olive

Directions

1. In a medium-size bowl, whip 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) until fluffy.
2. Combine the softened butter and other ingredients together until they are completely blended.
3. For the flavor to better penetrate the butter, allow it to stand at cool room temperature for a few hours before refrigerating.
4. Compound butters may be stored in freezer, tightly wrapped. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for cutting the frozen butter.