For the times when plain butter isn’t enough, there’s honey butter.
I wasn’t born in the south, but sometimes I feel like I would fit in just fine down there. They have a way of taking food to the next level. Do you like twinkies? Well what about deep fried twinkies? Would you like a hot dog, it’s wrapped in bacon and topped with cheese? And any time my meal is so slathered in BBQ sauce that a handful of wet naps is brought out with it is a winner in my book. And with the huge platters of ribs they serve, wet naps are very necessary.
My mom is from Kansas, and we eat the best food when we go back there and visit. The iced tea is extra sweet, and so is the butter. One barbecue restaurant we visit serves delicious homemade rolls, cornbread and biscuits along with a big bowl of honey butter. It makes those baked goods even better. I’m a huge fan of salty and sweet, so honey butter was made for me. It’s only 2 ingredients, honey and butter (duh) and is great on just about any carb you can think of.
An extremely simple honey butter recipe that will convince you that southern cooking is definitely on to something. Honey + butter = love.
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Homemade Honey Butter
Prep Time: 1 min- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Total Time: 3 mins
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Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1 stick salted butter, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Mix the 2 ingredients and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for 2 weeks.
Notes
If you don’t have time to let your butter come to room temperature, just microwave it for about 8 seconds until it just begins to soften but before it starts to melt.
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kimberly oyler says
March 25, 2014 at 5:22 ami could go for some buffalo bobs right about now.
cheri says
March 25, 2014 at 5:39 amI believe that I could fit in there as well, love honey butter!
Sarah@WholeAndHeavenlyOven says
March 25, 2014 at 6:37 amNatalie, your honey butter looks seriously amazing. I can only imagine how blissful this butter would be slathered on some warm homemade biscuits! And P.S—I love your little white spoon—Adorbs!
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
March 25, 2014 at 6:48 amHoney butter is the BEST!!!!! Somehow I only discovered it last year (!!!), but definitely better late than never :)
Kelly @ The Pretty Bee: Cooking + Creating says
March 25, 2014 at 7:03 amYUM! I love all flavored butters, they are sooooo good!
Meg says
March 25, 2014 at 7:23 amSimple and delicious . . . you really can’t go wrong!
Kelly - LEFT SIDE OF THE TABLE says
March 25, 2014 at 7:55 amAwesome, Natalie! Flavored butter is the best! Have you ever had the butter at Texas Roadhouse?! I made a copy cat version at Thanksgiving with the dinner rolls last year. OMG, to die for. I think the only difference is cinnamon. Anyways, thank you for the lovely recipe, and reminder to spruce up plain jane butter :)
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
March 25, 2014 at 8:11 amOh my goodness – I totally agree, Natalie. Southerners have a way of taking everything to the next level. I like to joke that I’m southern at heart… I mean, people who invent honey butter?? Who wouldn’t want to be a part of such a genius group :)? It’s amazing that something so simple can be so good! Love all of your pics – as always!
Sam @ sugarspunrun says
March 25, 2014 at 8:23 amI’d never thought of combining honey and butter this way but it sounds soooo good. I’ll definitely have to try this out!
Rachel.piaker@gmail.com says
March 25, 2014 at 8:35 amThis looks like heaven! I have made maple butter but never honey butter. I’m thinking this would go well with just about anything!
Layla @ Brunch Time Baker says
March 25, 2014 at 9:11 amThis is beyond amazing!! I wonder how come I never thought of combining two of my fave flavors! Pinned!
Christine @ Cooking with Cakes says
March 25, 2014 at 9:29 amI’m pretty sure the fact that I am drooling at butter means my Wedding diet is never really ever going to start!! lol dying to slather this all over a muffin, looks awesome!!
Ashley @ My Midwest Table says
March 25, 2014 at 12:51 pmHoly heck yes for honey butter! And I hear ya on putting it on nearly every carb I can think of. I am a totally sucker for salty-sweet combos, and I pretty much have no willpower when it comes to them. :) This version looks wonderful!
Daniela says
March 25, 2014 at 1:56 pmNatalie, your honey butter tastes and sounds amazing.
I imagine this with a nice muffin and a cup of coffee- soo good :)
Pinned!
Kelsey Olden says
March 25, 2014 at 4:32 pmWe drink sweet tea in the south. ;)
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Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
March 25, 2014 at 5:47 pmNatalie I am so glad you posted this. Last summer we went to a small farmers market and I tried honey butter for the first time. I love the stuff. Now I’m craving corn muffins with honey butter.
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Kelly says
March 25, 2014 at 7:38 pmYum, I love the sound of honey butter – I’m such a sucker for sweet and salty too. I can imagine how good this would taste slathered on a warm biscuit – or like you said any carb you can think of :)
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
March 25, 2014 at 8:00 pmOooooh boy! I’ve never had honey butter but I think that needs to change, immediately. I bet the salty-sweet combination tastes SO good. I had my first experience with southern cooking (or really, southern eating) recently and am I a fan or what! Looking forward to adding this butter to the list.
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says
March 25, 2014 at 10:45 pmWhaaaaaaat. YES. Homemade honey butter sounds amazing, and I love how easy it is to make.
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Chris @ Shared Appetite says
March 26, 2014 at 3:44 amYes yes yes! Love honey butter! I want to slather it on anything and everything!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
March 26, 2014 at 5:18 amOh la la! I love honey butter. Especially with soft pretzels and breads. Looks beautiful!
Have a lovely day.
Taylor @ greens & chocolate says
March 26, 2014 at 10:42 amI could definitely live in a place where the butter is always sweet :) but deep fried Twinkies and bacon wrapped hot dogs? Umm…maybe not ;) Cannot wait to make this the next time I whip up some fresh dinner rolls!
Cate @ Chez CateyLou says
March 26, 2014 at 11:11 amSouthern food is the best. I love honey butter slathered on cornbread or biscuits. We used to go to a Mexican restaurant growing up that served honey butter with warm tortillas – SO good! Your honey butter looks gorgeous! Yes, butter can be gorgeous :)
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
March 26, 2014 at 12:44 pmNever seen honey butter before, Natalie, but it’s a fabulous idea! In Greece it’s common to find cheese served with honey, so why not butter? Delicious!
Tiffany @ Triple Crème Decadence says
March 26, 2014 at 12:44 pmI love honey butter on a good biscuit or cornbread. I agree-sometimes I feel like I would fit in perfectly in the South. I love butter and the stick to your ribs comfort food!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
March 26, 2014 at 2:25 pmHoney + butter + salt is one of my favorite combos ever! Isn’t it amazing on warm bread ahhh yes. Your pics look terrific! <3
ashley - Baker by Nature says
March 26, 2014 at 5:12 pmHoney butter OWNS MY HEART. That is all ;)
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
March 26, 2014 at 6:37 pmI could just dive right into that bowl of creamy sweet butter! I always think of southern cornbread when I think of honey butter. Delicious!
pat says
March 30, 2014 at 1:15 pmHey, this looks good, which I know it is as my mom used to make it when I was a kid. I love compound butters! :)
Kelly says
March 31, 2014 at 8:14 amOne of my favorite things in the world is a warm corn bread muffin slathered with honey butter. Yum! I love honey butter and will be making this for sure! Thanks for sharing :)
rosita says
April 11, 2014 at 4:29 pmEstos son absolutamente lindos y exquisitos,abrazos
Anna Wilson says
July 24, 2014 at 7:47 pmI’ve read a few posts here and I can actually relate. I am in love with Marie Callender’s cornbread. They are simple to make and super yummy, especially with honey butter. I’ve been a fan of MC’s ever since I was a little girl, and have fond memories of eating it with my family back in San Jose, CA. Check out their website http://www.mccornbread.com to order your cornbread mix. They also stock a variety of gourmet products I’m sure you will enjoy.