Description
This Bacon Butter recipe blends crispy bacon with creamy salted butter, enhanced by a touch of Dijon mustard and cracked black pepper, creating a savory spread perfect for enhancing breads, vegetables, and breakfast dishes.
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 slices in a skillet over medium heat until they become crispy. Remove the cooked bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Combine Butter and Grease: Transfer the room temperature butter to a small mixing bowl and add 1 tablespoon of the reserved bacon grease to infuse the butter with smoky flavor.
- Prepare Bacon Pieces: Crumble the cooled bacon into very small, fine pieces. Add the crumbled bacon to the butter mixture along with the Dijon mustard and fresh cracked pepper.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir the mixture well until all ingredients are completely combined. Alternatively, place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until the bacon is finely crumbed and evenly mixed with the butter.
- Chill the Butter: Spoon the bacon butter mixture into a suitable dish, cover it, and refrigerate until ready to use. This allows the flavors to meld and the butter to firm up for easier spreading.
Notes
- The Dijon mustard adds a wonderful depth of flavor and helps balance the richness of the bacon butter. Feel free to omit it if preferred.
- For a sweet variation, skip the mustard and pepper and add a drizzle of honey instead. This version pairs perfectly with morning treats like pancakes, waffles, or muffins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0.1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
