Sun-Dried Tomato Butter is simple to make and has so many uses in the kitchen! Use it as a spread or to add flavor to vegetables, meats, seafood and more.
Sun-dried tomatoes are such rich, flavorful vegetables to add to any meal.
We use them a lot in Tuscan-inspired cooking, like in our Pressure-cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta. They're also tasty in Turkey Pesto Sandwiches and to top off our "Cheesy" Vegan Tomato Pesto Bites.
If you love the savory tomato flavor with fresh herbs, you'll love making this simple recipe for Sun Dried Tomato Butter. It's a tasty compound butter to keep on hand in the refrigerator or freezer to a great addition to almost any dish!
🌟 Why you'll love making sun dried tomato butter
Compound butter is a term that simply refers to softened butter mixed with a variety of herbs, spices, and seasonings.
If you cook from home at all, compound butters are an simple and efficient way to add flavor and to elevate a variety of dishes.
- Simple – it's super duper simple to make your own homemade compound butter. We've got step-by-step photos below to help make it even easier.
- Simple ingredients – you can essentially make compound butter from any herbs, spices, and seasonings you have on hand. This sun-dried tomato compound butter is made with ingredients you can find at any grocery store.
- Fast – it takes simply 10 minutes max to make a stick of compound butter.
- Versatile – We've listed some of the many different ways you can use this herb butter down below.
- Freezer-friendly – This is an awesome addition to make on Meal Prep Day. You can stick it in the refrigerator for up to five days if you know you'll be using it soon. Or you can keep it in the freezer for up to a six months. See tips for freezing butter below.
🛒 Ingredient notes
Butter – Use a stick of unsalted butter. Make sure it's softened to room temperature. It needs to be soft enough to mash with the herbs and seasonings.
Sun-dried tomatoes – You'll want to finely chop sun dried tomatoes into small pieces that mix well with the butter and herbs. You don't want any large pieces that would make it difficult to slice the butter.
Fresh herbs – Chopped fresh parsley, rosemary, and basil add bright flavors to this butter.
Seasonings – A little bit of kosher salt and ground black pepper balance out the flavors. You can use sea salt instead of kosher salt if you prefer.
✅ Step-by-step instructions
We've got full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. But here's a quick visual step-by-step guide with photos to help make this simple recipe even easier!
- In a medium bowl or small bowl using a fork, mash down the softened butter.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mash together with the fork until well combined.
- Form the butter mixture into a log shape.
- Wrap the homemade butter log with parchment paper.
- Label the parchment paper.
You can use it right away, or refrigerate or freeze for later.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
What other herbs or seasonings will work well with this homemade butter?We use rosemary, parsley, and basil in the recipe. But chives, cilantro, oregano, and thyme would also add wonderful flavors and aromas.
What's the best way to store sun-dried tomato butter?If you're going to be using the butter soon, you can wrap it in parchment paper and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Otherwise, wrap in parchment paper, plastic wrap, or wax paper, place into a freezer bag, label, and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
🍽 Serving ideas
There are so many different ways to use this sun dried tomato butter!
- Use as a tasty spread on bread or crackers. Try it on this rich Guinness Brown Bread or this Focaccia Bread.
- It's a gorgeous addition to a Grazing Table, Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board, Christmas Charcuterie Board, or Brunch Board.
- It's a great addition to white fish like sea bass, cod, and halibut.
- The sun-dried tomato flavors are fantastic on chicken. Try it on Air Fryer Whole Chicken or Gilled Chicken.
🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment
Ready to make this recipe? Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you'll need:
- Bowl – A mixing bowl will do, but you can also grab any medium sized bowl or small bowl from your cupboard to make this!
- Fork– Use a fork or a potato masher to mash down the softened butter and mix all of the ingredients together.
- Parchment paper – Use parchment paper to wrap around the butter and help it keep its shape. We personally prefer parchment paper to wax paper or plastic wrap, but you could use either of those as well.
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Sun Dried Tomato Butter
By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 0 mins Freezing time: 30 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 8 tablespoons This Sun-Dried Tomato Butter is great to keep in the freezer or refrigerator for use as a spread for bread, crackers, sandwiches, and charcuterie boards, as part of sauces, with roast veggies, and on meats and seafood.Ingredients
- ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl using a fork, mash down the softened butter. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mash together with the fork until well combined.
- Form the butter mixture into a log and wrap with parchment paper. Freeze for 30 minutes.
Notes
Makes 8 tablespoons or 8 servings worth. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Or store in the freezer for up to 6 months.Nutrition
Calories: 111 kcal, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 7 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g, Trans Fat: 0.5 g, Cholesterol: 31 mg, Sodium: 151 mg, Potassium: 127 mg, Fiber: 0.5 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 448 IU, Vitamin C: 2 mg, Calcium: 9 mg, Iron: 0.4 mgNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
