Viral Cowboy Butter

Ingredients

1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons, softened)

4 cloves garlic minced

1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard

Juice from ½ a lemon + zest

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon cayenne

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Salt and black pepper to taste

AS A SERVING SAUCE

Melt the butter slowly in a pan.

Gently whisk in the remaining ingredients until well combined.

Serve as a dipping sauce or spooned over your dish.

AS A COMPOUND BUTTER

Mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl, then transfer to a layer of plastic wrap. Form the butter mixture into the shape of a log about 1 inch in diameter, then wrap in the plastic.

Refrigerate until hardened, then slice and serve over grilled meats or veggies.