Description
This savory Bacon Butter recipe combines crispy bacon, creamy salted butter, Dijon mustard, and cracked pepper to create a flavorful spread perfect for breads, vegetables, or pancakes. It’s quick and simple to make, enhancing any dish with a smoky, rich taste.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it is crispy and browned. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Prepare the butter mixture: In a small mixing bowl, add the softened butter along with 1 tablespoon of the reserved bacon grease from the skillet. This adds a smoky flavor to the butter.
- Crumble and combine: Crumble the cooked bacon into very small, fine pieces. Add the crumbled bacon to the butter mixture along with the Dijon mustard and freshly cracked pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Alternatively, place all ingredients into a food processor and pulse until the bacon is finely crumbed and the butter mixture is smooth and combined.
- Chill and serve: Spoon the finished bacon butter into a serving dish, cover it, and refrigerate until ready to use. This allows the flavors to meld and the butter to firm up.
Notes
- The Dijon mustard adds a depth of flavor and balances the richness of the bacon and butter; however, you can omit it if preferred.
- For a sweet twist, skip the mustard and cracked pepper, and add a drizzle of honey to the butter mixture. This variation is perfect for spreading on pancakes, waffles, or muffins.
- Store bacon butter covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Use room temperature butter for easy mixing and a smooth consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
