Savory Summer Butters for Corn on the Cob

by Colleen
(Langley, Canada)

My sister-in-law sets up these butters buffet-style when she has everyone over for a family bbq. They're each delicious. Hope you all enjoy them as much as we do. Love your site!!

Basil Butter:
To 1/2 cup of softened butter, add:
* 1 tsp chopped fresh basil
* 1 tsp chopped fresh chives
* salt and pepper to taste


Dilly Butter:
To 1/2 cup of softened butter, add:
* 2 tsp chopped fresh dill (or 3/4 tsp dried dill)
* salt and pepper to taste

Garlic Butter:
To 1/2 cup of softened butter, add:
* 1, 2, or 3 cloves minced garlic (depends on size)
* 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
* salt and pepper to taste

Onion Butter
To 1/2 cup of softened butter, add:
* 2 finely chopped spring (green) onions
* 1/4 tsp paprika
* salt and pepper to taste

Tex-Mex Chili Butter:
To 1/2 cup of softened butter, add:
* 1 tsp chili powder
* sprinkle cayenne pepper
* salt and pepper to taste