Basil Butter
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I make this tasty butter during the growing season and freeze it for later use. This allows my family and me to enjoy the flavor of fresh basil all year long. I use it to enhance cooked vegetables, chicken and fish. No one seems to miss the salt that I deliberately leave out.
SERVINGS: 48
CATEGORY: Condiment
METHOD: Freezer
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 pound butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Directions:
In a food processor, chop basil. Add butter, lemon juice and pepper and garlic salt; blend until smooth. Drop by half-tablespoons onto a baking sheet; freeze. Remove from baking sheet and store in freezer bags. Use to flavor chicken, fish or vegetables. Yield: 4 dozen butter balls.