Bacon Butter

Spreading this bacon butter on a warm, fluffy biscuit or a toasted English muffin is one of my favorite morning activities. This is also delicious dolloped on a baked potato or over a pile of steamed broccoli. You can even top your favorite steak with this bacon butter.

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 194kcal

Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

8 slices bacon
1/2 cup salted butter room temperature
1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
Add the butter to a small mixing bowl along with 1 tablespoon of the grease from the bacon.
Crumble bacon into very small, fine pieces and add to the butter along with the mustard and pepper. Stir well to combine. Alternately, add all of these ingredients to a food processor and process until the bacon is in small crumbs and the butter mixture is combined.
Spoon mixture into a dish, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

The dijon mustard adds a delicious depth of flavor to the butter and helps to cut a bit of the richness. You can leave it out if you prefer.

Skip the dijon mustard and cracked pepper and add in a drizzle of honey if you'd like to use this on sweet morning treats, such as pancakes, waffles, or muffins.

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