Bleu Cheese Herb Butter with Walnuts

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Bleu Cheese Herb Butter with Walnuts

Ingredients:

1/2 lb. Plugrá European-Style Butter, unsalted, softened
1 T. fresh chives, chopped
1 T. fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 t. garlic, minced
1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 c. blue cheese crumbles (Maytag recommended)
3 T. walnuts, toasted and chopped

Preparation:

In a mixer, whip Plugrá butter at medium speed until smooth and light. Fold in chives, thyme, garlic and pepper. Beat until combined, about 5 minutes.

Stir in blue cheese and walnuts. Beat for 1 minute until well-combined.

Remove butter from bowl. Spoon onto parchment paper. Roll into a log, using edge of baking sheet to form a tight log. Chill for 2 hours before portioning and serving. Yield: 32 servings (1 T. each)