Basil Butter

By VerneJ

May be made up to 3 days in advance.

From: Susan Costner. Good Friends, Great Dinners. Crown Publishers, 1987.

Ingredients

• 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup (1stick) unsalted butter, softened

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor, mince the basil leaves; then add the butter a little at a time until well-blended. Transfer to a bowl, and refrigerate until ready to use. Serve at room temperature.