Mint Butter Recipe

1. Cream the ingredients together in a small bowl.

2. Transfer it to the bowl or container you will be storing the butter in.

3. Cover the herb butter and store in the refrigerator for 3 hours before use.

The mint butter will keep for several days. If you don't have fresh mint on hand, dried mint can be used as a substitute. Use the same amount and taste it, adding more if you would like a stronger flavor.

More Homemade Herb Butters

Herbs make some of the best compound butter and it's a perfect way to make the most out of your garden plants. Other herb butter recipes are just as easy as the mint butter, they simply add a different flavor through the selection of herbs. 

Don't be afraid to combine your favorite herbs in your compound butter as there are many great flavor combinations that can enhance the average butter spread. Parsley and chives are two popular herbs to use. Both will pair well with basil and oregano as well. Also, if you would like to turn any of these butters into a fluffier version similar to a steakhouse whipped butter, simply add 2 tablespoons of water or milk.

Other ideas for her butters include rosemary butter or garlic chive butter.

Rosemary butter combines rosemary and marjoram and the final result pairs well over corn on the cob, seasoning baked or grilled chicken, and can add flavor to something as simple as grilled vegetables.

Garlic chive butter is the most popular compound butter and it's just a little bit better when you add chives. If you have garlic chives growing in the garden, simply cut those up to create the same great flavor from a single plant.