Blue Cheese and Chive Compound Butter

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 1.5 ounces cheese blue crumbled at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons chives fresh finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 8 tablespoons butter unsalted at room temperature (1 stick)

Equipment

• bowl
• plastic wrap
• spatula

Directions

1. Place the butter in a medium bowl and mash it with a rubber spatula until it’s very spreadable.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined.
3. Transfer the butter mixture to a sheet of plastic wrap. Shape it into a log by rolling it up in the plastic wrap, then twist the ends to seal.
4. Place in the refrigerator to harden before using, at least 30 minutes.