Description
This savory Bacon Butter recipe combines crispy bacon, creamy salted butter, Dijon mustard, and fresh cracked pepper to create a flavorful spread perfect for enhancing morning treats or adding a burst of flavor to any dish.
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 becomes crispy. Once cooked, transfer the bacon onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Combine Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, add the softened butter along with 1 tablespoon of bacon grease reserved from the skillet.
- Prepare Bacon Pieces: Crumble the cooked bacon into very small, fine pieces and add it to the butter mixture along with Dijon mustard and cracked pepper.
- Mix or Process: Stir the ingredients well to combine. Alternatively, place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until the bacon is finely crumbled and the butter mixture is well combined.
- Chill and Store: Spoon the bacon butter mixture into a serving dish, cover it, and refrigerate until ready to use. It can be served chilled or at room temperature as a flavorful spread.
Notes
- The Dijon mustard adds a delicious depth of flavor and helps cut the richness of the butter.
- If preferred, omit the Dijon mustard and cracked pepper and add a drizzle of honey to create a sweet version perfect for pancakes, waffles, or muffins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
