Description
A quick and flavorful sweet-meets-spicy butter spread made with honey, hot sauce, and butter—perfect for biscuits, fried chicken, roasted vegetables, or toast.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons honey
1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco or your favorite brand)
Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Add the softened butter, honey, and hot sauce to a medium bowl.
- Using a whisk or hand mixer, blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust the heat by adding more hot sauce if desired.
- If using unsalted butter, optionally add a pinch of salt to enhance flavor.
- Transfer the mixture to a jar or ramekin and serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
- Before serving from the fridge, let it come to room temperature for easier spreading.
Notes
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika for extra heat and smokiness.
Stir in citrus zest like orange or lemon for a fresh twist.
Swap honey with maple syrup for a richer, earthy sweetness.
Use whipped butter for a lighter texture.
Add garlic powder for a savory depth, especially good on veggies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
