Bleu Cheese Herb Butter with Walnuts
1/2 lb. Butter, unsalted, softened
1 T. chives, fresh, chopped
1 T. thyme leaves, fresh, chopped
1 tsp. garlic, fresh, minced
1/4 tsp. black pepper, fresh, ground
1/4 C. bleu cheese crumbles (recommend Maytag)
3 T. walnuts, toasted, chopped
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In a mixer, whip butter at medium speed until smooth and light and add in chives, thyme, garlic and pepper to butter. Beat until combined, about 5 minutes. Stir in bleu cheese and walnuts and beat for 1 minutes until well combined. Remove butter from bowl and spoon onto parchment paper. Roll into a log, using edge of backing sheet to form a tight log. Chill for 2 hours before serving.  Excellent on a grilled steak.