Smoked Walnut Blue Cheese Butter

Smoked Walnut Blue Cheese Butter

DESCRIPTION

Smoked walnuts are paired with rich butter and blue cheese. Use to top vegetables, meat and poultry, or serve on baguettes as an appetizer.

 

 

Total Time
1 Hr, 10 Mins
Serves
48
Serving Size
1 tablespoon
Course
Appetizers

Total Time

Prep Time
30 Mins
Cook Time
40 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr, 10 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
93 cal
Total Fat
10 g
Saturated Fat
6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat
2.42 g
Cholesterol
22 mg
Sodium
76 mg
Carbohydrates
0 g
Dietary Fiber
0 g
Total Sugars
1 g
Protein
1 g

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped California walnuts

  • 1 lb. softened unsalted butter

  • 1 cup crumbled blue cheese

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 teaspoon Maldon Sea Salt or Smoked Sea Salt

Preparation

  1. Smoke walnuts with your favorite wood for 1 hour, or roast in the oven at 300°F for 20 minutes. Then, season with a large pinch of smoked paprika.

  2. Stir together all ingredients just until mixed.

  3. Transfer to a covered bowl, or roll into two (1-inch) logs on waxed or parchment paper. Chill until firm.