Appetizers

Basil Butter

May 07, 2013

1895

Homemade basil butter so easy and delicious, you'll never settle for regular butter again!

1 stick of butter, softened
4 Tbsb cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
pinch salt and pepper

In a food processor or magic bullet, puree basil leaves and olive oil or finely dice the basil. Beat butter and cream cheese until incorporated. Mix in pureed basil leaves and remaining ingredients. Serve...
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Nutritions

Calories
358

Sodium
268mg
11% DV

Fat
35g
55% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
0.6g
0% DV

Fiber
0.6g
2% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 23g 116%

Polysaturated Fat 1g 9%

Monosaturated Fat 11g 68%

Cholesterol 95mg 32%

Sodium 268mg 11%

Potassium 64mg 1%

Protein 4g 8%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 0.6g 2%

Sugar 0.1g 0%

Vitamin A 1182IU 23%

Vitamin B6 0.06mg 3%

Vitamin C 1mg 1%

Calcium 113mg 11%

Iron 0.15mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Vegetarian American

Basil Butter

Homemade basil butter so easy and delicious, you'll never settle for regular butter again!

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