Bacon Butter

5 from 1 vote

This salty, savory, and smoky Bacon Butter is made with just 5 ingredients! This simple-to-make flavor buttery spread goes great on everything from sandwiches, steaks, chicken, vegetables, mashed potatoes, corn, and more!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 210kcal

Author: Briana

Equipment

food processor optional

Ingredients

8 slices bacon about 8 ounces, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick, softened
2-3 teaspoons Dijon mustard optional and to taste
⅛ - ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste
1-2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat as needed to create a silky smooth texture
⅛- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt if needed to season, depending on how salty the bacon is

Instructions

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon pieces, and cook, stirring often, until crispy on all sides, about 6-9 minutes. Reserve a few tablespoons of the bacon fat, then set the bacon aside to cool before crumbling. Alternatively, you can cook the bacon in the air fryer or oven.
8 slices bacon
In a food processor, combine the softened butter, chopped bacon, reserved Dijon mustard (if using), and black pepper. Pulse until well combined. You can also mix the ingredients by hand in a bowl for a chunkier texture.
½ cup unsalted butter, 2-3 teaspoons Dijon mustard, ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Add reserved bacon fat if needed to create a silkier texture, and pulse again. Taste, and add salt and seasonings to taste. You can also mix the ingredients by hand in a bowl for a chunkier texture.
1-2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat, ⅛- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and serve right away, or shape it into a log using parchment paper or plastic wrap. If refrigerating, chill until firm, about 1-2 hours before cutting into ¼-inch thick disks and serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 3-6 months. Allow to sit out at room temperature for about an hour so the butter can soften up to be spreadable.

Notes

Use softened butter. Make sure the butter is nice and soft. This will ensure easy spreading and blending for a silky butter.

Use high-quality butter. High-quality, European-style butter has a higher butterfat percentage than standard American-style butter. It makes this spread even more tasty!

Make sure the bacon is nice and crispy. You want the bacon to crumble up nicely in the butter, so make sure it's cooked well until nice and soft.

Add bacon fat to the butter slowly. Extra fat can break the emulsion of the butter and cause it to separate and become greasy. Add bacon fat slowly and as needed to create a silky smooth texture!

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