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Fresh Basil Tomato Butter

Here's how you make Fresh Basil Tomato Butter
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  • Servings: 16-32
  • Prep: 3-5m
  • Cook: 5-7m
  • The following recipe serves 16-32 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  • 10 to 12 ounces grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes, 1 pint)
  • 1 cup basil (loosely packed)
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed (peels left on)
  • Oregano (3 sprigs)
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Tomatoes ... Add the tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and olive oil to a non-stick saute pan; and bring to medium heat. Saute, for 5-7 minutes, just until the tomatoes begin to soften and pop; stirring often. Season with a little salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to the counter off the heat to cool.

  • Step 2: Puree ... Also, remove the oregano stems and peels off the garlic. Add everything to a food processor (once cooled), including any juices; and, add the butter and basil. Puree until smooth; season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

  • Step 3: Butter Log ... Add the butter to a piece of plastic; then, wrap and roll into a log. Twist the ends tight; and, refrigerate until firm; or freeze.

  • Step 4: Serve and ENJOY! ... As mentioned, this is great 'condiment,' as a spread on a toasted baguette; perfect on cooked vegetables, seafood, chicken, steak, or pork. It is delicious with so many things; and, very easy to make.


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