Blue Cheese And Chive Butter Food

CREAM CHEESE CHIVE BUTTER SPREAD

Steps:

• In a medium-sized bowl combine cream cheese and butter (I find it easier to use a hand mixer).
• Slowly add Accent Enhancer and mixing until well blended.
• Stir in chives until well combined.
• Serve at room temperature and refrigerate any unused portions.
• Store in a Butter Bell Crock or airtight container.

GRILLED BURGERS WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium high heat.
• Form 2 lbs. of ground beef into 1/3 lb. patties. Once the patties are formed do not overwork them or they may become tough.
• Place the patties on a plate and sprinkle the first side with 1/2 tsp. each of garlic powder and onion powder and 1/4 tsp. kosher salt and pepper. Flip the burgers over and repeat with another 1/2 tsp. each of garlic powder and onion power and 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper.
• Place the burger patties on the direct heat and cook uncovered for 4-5 minutes on the first side. Flip once and cook uncovered for another 4-5 minutes on the second side.
• Move the burgers to the outside of the grill or over a more indirect heat, cover, and cook until the inside reaches desired done-ness. The safe internal temperature for ground beef is 160 degrees Fahrenheit (this may be checked using a meat thermometer).A general cooking guide:3-4 minutes for medium-rare4-5 minutes for medium7-8 minutes for well-done
• Combine 1/3 cup mayo, 1/3 cup sour cream, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, and a pinch of kosher salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until completely combined using a fork or small whisk.
• Add 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles and 1/3 cup fresh or dried chives (optional). Stir until combined.
• To serve: Place the cooked burgers on gluten free bun (or regular bun if not GF) along with veggies of choice (optional) and top with a generous drizzle of blue cheese sauce.

BLUE CHEESE AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut into chunks.
• Cook in boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork; drain well.
• Mash with a potato masher or mixer until smooth and stir in remaining ingredients.
• Return to stove and cook for a few minutes more until very hot.

MACARONI AND BLUE CHEESE WITH CHIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly (do not allow to brown).
• Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Simmer until mixture thickens slightly, whisking occasionally, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add grated cheddar cheese and 1 cup crumbled blue cheese. Whisk until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add cooked pasta to sauce; stir to coat. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup blue cheese. Bake until sauce begins to bubble, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

BLUE CHEESE AND CHIVE DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
• Add parsley and pulse until chopped. Add blue cheese and pulse until cheese is incorporated but dressing is still slightly chunky.
• Transfer to a bowl and stir in chives and pepper.

BLUE CHEESE AND CHIVE BUTTER (COOK'S ILLUSTRATED)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.

BLUE CHEESE AND CHIVE BUTTER

Steps:

• Put the softened butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Whip the butter until it's fluffy. Add the blue cheese, chopped chives, red pepper flakes and ground pepper. Mix until totally combined, scraping the sides as needed.
• Lay out a long piece of plastic wrap on top of a piece of aluminum foil and scoop the butter mixture in a long strip down the middle of it. Carefully pull one side of the plastic wrap and foil over the butter, squeezing it gently to form it into a log. Continue to roll the log of butter into a roll. When it's all rolled up, twist the ends (like a piece of candy) until they become very taut (this means the butter is pressing together inside the plastic and foil to form a cohesive roll). Place the roll of butter into the fridge so it will harden, at least 1 hour, or into the freezer if you need to speed along the process.