Blue Cheese Bacon Butter (American South)

Dress up your favourite steak with this simple to make topper. This Bacon Blue Cheese Compound Butter topping is savoury and rich - you'll definitely come back for seconds.

½ cup butter, softened
2 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
3 Tbsp. blue cheese, crumbled
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Stir together all ingredients in a small bowl. Place on a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap and roll into a 1½-2" log. Wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. Cut into ¼" thick slices to serve.

Perfect Pairings:
Add a dollop to the top of a grilled steak for an ultimate bistro-style meal. Top a baked potato or toss with hot cooked pasta. Take roasted root vegetables to the next level by tossing with a pat or two.

Makes 16 servings.