If you frequent social media (and the internets in general), you’ve probably seen the new viral food trend on tik tok and instagram, a Butter Board . The original recipe was created by Chef Josh Mcfadden and recently popularized by Justine Doiron of Justine Snacks blog. If you’re not familiar, it’s what it sounds like, a board of butter to share with loved ones.
Many are calling it the next charcuterie board, but I actually don’t think anything could ever replace a delicious charcuterie board. Instead I like to just think of it as another way to serve bread and (deconstructed compound) butter. Some people are alarmed at the amount of butter used, but it’s definitely meant to be a communal snack! It’s definitely a party snack – a delicious, super simple party snack!
What is a Butter Board?
A butter board is literally some softened butter spread onto a large board or platter and topped with whatever flavor combination you prefer. Serve it with crusty bread (as you would enjoy a side of bread and butter). We’ve also added some fresh radishes for serving, because butter and radishes is a remarkable pairing that everyone should try at least once!
How to Make a Butter Board
Process
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Once oil is hot add sliced garlic and fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir and flip garlic slices to fry on other side for an additional 30 seconds. Remove from heat and drain onto paper towels.
- Spread cold softened butter onto a wooden board.
- Top with crushed nuts and fried garlic.
- Then top with the fresh herbs.
- Next top butter with citrus zest and pepper flakes (if using).
- Finally, finish board with a generous drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes.
- Serve with toasted bread and radishes.
Variations for Our Butter Board Recipe
There are an infinite way to top and flavor your own butter board, based on preference. We’ve listed a few of our favorite flavor combinations below!
- dollops of strawberry jam and sea salt flakes
- quartered figs, drizzle of balsamic glaze and fresh herbs
- dollops of harissa (or chili paste of choice), roasted garlic, sea salt flakes, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of honey
- drizzle of chili crisp and thinly sliced green onions
- diced salami, dollops of whole grain mustard, chopped dried fruit (like apricots), crushed marcona almonds, and a drizzle of honey.
- pickled red onion, fresh tarragon, fresh parsley, thinly sliced chives, and sea salt flakes
What to Serve with a Butter Board
- crusty bread/crostini
- crackers
- radishes
- toasted english muffins or crumpets
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Butter Board Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 1 cup (2 sticks) high quality, unsalted butter cold softened
- 1/2 cup crushed nuts of choice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
- 1 tablespoon torn dill sprigs
- 1 orange, zested
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 tablespoon sea salt flakes
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons honey, for drizzling
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add oil.
- Once oil is hot add sliced garlic and fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir and flip garlic slices to fry on other side for an additional 30 seconds. Remove from heat and drain onto paper towels.
- Spread cold softened butter onto a wooden board.
- Top with crushed nuts, herbs, citrus zest, pepper flakes (if using), a good drizzle of honey and a generous sprinkle of sea salt flakes.
- Serve with toasted bread and radishes.
NOTES
- dollops of strawberry jam and sea salt flakes
- quartered figs, drizzle of balsamic glaze and fresh herbs
- dollops of harissa (or chili paste of choice), roasted garlic, sea salt flakes, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of honey
- drizzle of chili crisp and thinly sliced green onions
- diced salami, dollops of whole grain mustard, chopped dried fruit (like apricots), crushed marcona almonds, and a drizzle of honey.
- pickled red onion, fresh tarragon, fresh parsley, thinly sliced chives, and sea salt flakes
- crusty bread/crostini
- crackers
- radishes
- toasted english muffins or crumpets
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Amazing!! My guest still talk about it every time I see them
It doesn’t say what to do with the garlic….
They’re also sprinkled on top of the butter