Description
Bacon Butter is a savory, creamy spread made by blending crispy bacon, salted butter, dijon mustard, and cracked black pepper. Perfect for adding a delicious smoky flavor to bread, pancakes, waffles, or muffins, this easy-to-make butter combines rich and salty bacon with a hint of tang from mustard, making it an irresistible condiment that elevates simple 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 pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it becomes crispy. Once done, transfer the bacon onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease and cool down.
- Prepare the Butter Mixture: In a small mixing bowl, add the softened salted butter along with 1 tablespoon of the reserved bacon grease from the skillet. This adds an extra depth of flavor to the butter.
- Crumble and Combine: Crumble the cooled bacon into very small, fine pieces and add them to the butter mixture along with the dijon mustard and fresh cracked pepper. Stir well to combine evenly. Alternatively, you can put all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until the bacon is finely crumbed and everything is well mixed.
- Store the Bacon Butter: Spoon the finished bacon butter mixture into a dish, cover it tightly, and refrigerate until ready to use. This will allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- The dijon mustard adds a delicious depth of flavor and helps balance the richness of the butter and bacon. You can omit it if you prefer a purer bacon butter taste.
- For a sweeter variation, skip the dijon mustard and cracked pepper and add a drizzle of honey instead. This version works wonderfully on pancakes, waffles, or muffins for a sweet and savory treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp (approximate)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
