Description
This rich and savory Bacon Butter recipe combines crispy bacon, creamy salted butter, and a hint of Dijon mustard to create a versatile spread that enhances the flavor of breads, vegetables, and breakfast dishes. Easy to make and perfect for adding a smoky, buttery punch to your meals.
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 black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the bacon and place it onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Prepare the Butter Mixture: In a small mixing bowl, add the butter along with 1 tablespoon of the hot bacon grease reserved from the skillet. This infuses the butter with smoky bacon flavor.
- Combine Bacon and Seasonings: Crumble the cooled bacon into very small, fine pieces and add to the butter along with the Dijon mustard and fresh cracked black pepper. Stir well to combine evenly.
- Optional Food Processor Step: Alternatively, place the bacon, butter, mustard, pepper, and bacon grease into a food processor and pulse until the bacon is finely crumbled and the mixture is uniformly combined for a smoother texture.
- Refrigerate: Spoon the bacon butter into a serving dish or airtight container. Cover and refrigerate until firm and ready to use, about 1 hour.
Notes
- The Dijon mustard adds a subtle depth of flavor and balances the richness; feel free to omit if preferred.
- For a sweet variation, skip the mustard and cracked pepper and add a drizzle of honey to use this butter on pancakes, waffles, or muffins.
- Store the bacon butter in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
