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5-Minute Pesto Butter

5-Minute Pesto Butter

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This versatile, easy, and over-the-top tasty 5-Minute Pesto Butter requires just two ingredients and brings a punch of flavor to any meal!
Course Basics and Bases
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword 30 Minutes or Less, 5 minute Pesto, Pesto Butter
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cup

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter ½ cup = 1 stick
  • 2 tablespoons pesto

Instructions

  • Make sure your butter is softened by poking it with a clean finger. If it's ready, your finger will leave an imprint. If it's too cold, check this out to learn how to soften butter quickly.
    ½ cup unsalted butter
  • To a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter and pesto. Use a hand mixer on high to whip together until smooth.
    2 tablespoons pesto
  • Use right away (like in this Pesto Butter Salmon) or store in the refrigerator until ready to use!

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