Brunch Recipes | Flavored Butter

With brunch season upon us {Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day}, I wanted to share some of my easy ideas.  When serving brunch, I like to offer a combination of sweets and savories.  When serving quiche or a casserole, an easy addition is bread and flavored butters.

Crunchy Sugar Butter:

1/2 stick butter softened {do not allow to melt or it will dissolve sugar}

2 Tbsp sugar

Combine with a spoon and refrigerate 1 hour. Using a melon baller for individual servings or an ice cream scoop for sharing, scoop into bowl or bread plate.

Chocolate Butter Spread:

1/2 stick butter, softened

1 Tbsp cocoa powder

1 Tbsp sugar

Combine with a spoon and refrigerate 1 hour. Using a melon baller for individual servings or an ice cream scoop for sharing, scoop into bowl or bread plate.

Preserves Spread:

1/2 stick butter, softened

1 Tbsp strawberry, raspberry or peach preserves

Combine with a spoon and refrigerate 1 hour. Using a melon baller for individual servings or an ice cream scoop for sharing, scoop into bowl or bread plate.

Flavored butters only take a few minutes to make and keep well.  Serve with muffins, ciabatta, or a crusty french baguette.  I also love honey butter.  Click here for the recipe.