Fresh Herb Butter

My friend Melissa gave our family a loaf of bread and this butter spread in a classy little jar for Christmas. The spread was delicious! It was a great idea for a neighbor gift, so I thought I'd pass the recipe along. Melissa used fresh herbs from her herb garden. If you can't find any fresh herbs, you could probably use dried ones although it probably won't taste as good. Cut the amount by 1/3 if replacing dried herbs for fresh herbs.

Fresh Herb Butter

Ingredients:

1 pound softened butter

2 ounces softened cream cheese

2/3 cup of finely chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon finely chopped oregano

1/2 to 1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon lemon juice

kosher salt and pepper to taste

Cream all together. Adjust seasonings to your preferences. Refrigerate.